- Enrollment
- 3,408
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Beach, CA
Polytechnic High
Federal NCES profile for Polytechnic High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062250002751
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polytechnic High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #12 of 16
- high schools in Long Beach · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Polytechnic High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polytechnic High ranks #12 of 16 high schools in Long Beach, CA.
School address
District: Long Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 062250002751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Polytechnic High held near 3,954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 167.6 → 168.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062250002751 · Long Beach, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,890 enr · 23.3:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Millikan High (3,408 students)
Polytechnic High held near 3,954 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 167.6 → 168.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Polytechnic High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Cabrillo High
Cabrillo High
1,652 students
What this shows Polytechnic High reports 3,890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polytechnic High compares
Polytechnic 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,890 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,890
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% 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
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
Asian 16.8%
African American 14.5%
White 5.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Polytechnic High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
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 Polytechnic High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millikan High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polytechnic High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Long Beach
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High
Standard public school
682 students 20.7:1 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 (~3,890 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Polytechnic High
How many students attend Polytechnic High?
Polytechnic High has 3,890 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 3,952 (2022-23) → 3,954 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polytechnic High?
The student-teacher ratio at Polytechnic High is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polytechnic High?
52.1% of students at Polytechnic High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polytechnic High?
The largest demographic group at Polytechnic High is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Long Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polytechnic High?
Polytechnic High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Polytechnic High rank among high schools in Long Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Polytechnic High ranks #12 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 Polytechnic High, Long Beach Unified also operates Millikan High (3,408 students), Wilson High (3,349 students), and Lakewood High (2,305 students). See the Long Beach Unified district page for the complete list.