How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Franklin Classical Middle | Polytechnic High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Long Beach, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 991 | 3,890 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.3:1 | 23.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.3% | 52.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Franklin Classical Middle | Polytechnic High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,558 | $19,558 |
| District | Long Beach Unified | Long Beach Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Franklin Classical Middle | Polytechnic High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| African American | 11.9% | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77.0% | 55.5% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 16.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Franklin Classical Middle | Polytechnic High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 31 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 281.5:1 | 298.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.8% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.