Long Beach Polytechnic High School, founded in 1895 as Long Beach High School, is a four-year public high school located at 1600 Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach, California, United States. The school serves portions of Long Beach, including Bixby Knolls, and some parts of the cities of Signal Hill and Lakewood.
Serving 3,890 students in grades 9-12, Polytechnic High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Polytechnic High School's student population of 3,890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 167 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,890 students
Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Jackrabbit, Always a Jackrabbit!
School Rankings
Polytechnic High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polytechnic High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4139 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Jackrabbits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polytechnic High School's ranking?
Polytechnic High School is ranked #4139 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Polytechnic High School often compared to?
Polytechnic High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millikan High School, Wilson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polytechnic High School?
The graduation rate of Polytechnic High School is 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polytechnic High School?
3,890 students attend Polytechnic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Polytechnic High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polytechnic High School?
Polytechnic High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Polytechnic High School offer ?
Polytechnic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Polytechnic High School part of?
Polytechnic High School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Polytechnic High School located?
Polytechnic High School is located in the Poly High neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Poly High.
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