How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Long Beach Unified | Los Angeles Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Long Beach, California | Los Angeles, California |
| Total Enrollment | 65,554 | 427,795 |
| Number of Schools | 82 | 784 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.7:1 | 18.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Long Beach Unified | Los Angeles Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,028 | $21,940 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.4% | 19.2% |
| State Revenue | 60.1% | 54.5% |
| Local Revenue | 24.5% | 26.3% |
Long Beach Unified
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Los Angeles Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Long Beach Unified | Los Angeles Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| African American | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.9% | 73.4% |
| Asian | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 5.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.6% | 79.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Long Beach Unified | Los Angeles Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 191 | 1,380 |
| Schools with AP | 12 | 121 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 278.4:1 | 266.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.8% | 44.6% |
School Types
Long Beach Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Los Angeles Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 51
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.