- Enrollment
- 3,890
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Beach, CA
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062250013105
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 16
- high schools in Long Beach · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High ranks #2 of 16 high schools in Long Beach, CA.
School address
District: Long Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 062250013105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 062250013105 · Long Beach, CA High · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 20.7:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Polytechnic High (3,890 students)
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
3,890 students
- Millikan High
Millikan High
3,408 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
3,349 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
2,305 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
2,272 students
- This school 682
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High
682 students
What this shows Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High compares
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 41% in California - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
White 17.3%
Asian 11.3%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Beach Unified reports $18,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millikan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,408
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,349
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Long Beach
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Polytechnic High
Standard public school
3,890 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Millikan High
Standard public school
3,408 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Wilson High
Standard public school
3,349 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Jordan High
Standard public school
2,272 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Cabrillo High
Standard public school
1,652 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science
Standard public school
552 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High
How many students attend Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High has 682 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High is 20.7:1, which is 4% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High?
33.1% of students at Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Long Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High rank among high schools in Long Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High ranks #2 of 16 high schools in Long Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Long Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Beach Unified?
Besides Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High, Long Beach Unified also operates Polytechnic High (3,890 students), Millikan High (3,408 students), and Wilson High (3,349 students). See the Long Beach Unified district page for the complete list.