- Enrollment
- 3,890
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Beach, CA
Richard D. Browning High
Federal NCES profile for Richard D. Browning High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062250014120
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard D. Browning High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #7 of 16
- high schools in Long Beach · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard D. Browning High has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard D. Browning High ranks #7 of 16 high schools in Long Beach, CA.
School address
District: Long Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 062250014120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Richard D. Browning High held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 062250014120 · Long Beach, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 17.9:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Polytechnic High (3,890 students)
Richard D. Browning High held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richard D. Browning 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 340
Richard D. Browning High
340 students
What this shows Richard D. Browning High reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard D. Browning High compares
Richard D. Browning 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
African American 20.6%
Asian 8.5%
White 7.1%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Richard D. Browning High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Richard D. Browning High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millikan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard D. Browning 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
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High
Standard public school
682 students 20.7:1 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard D. Browning High
How many students attend Richard D. Browning High?
Richard D. Browning High has 340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard D. Browning High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard D. Browning High is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% 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 Richard D. Browning High?
63.4% of students at Richard D. Browning High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard D. Browning High?
The largest demographic group at Richard D. Browning High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Long Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard D. Browning High?
Richard D. Browning High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard D. Browning High rank among high schools in Long Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard D. Browning High ranks #7 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 Richard D. Browning 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.