Serving 3,661 students in grades 9-12, Wilson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wilson High School's student population of 3,661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 148 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson High School is 0.62, which is less 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
#1554 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson High School's ranking?
Wilson High School is ranked #1554 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wilson High School often compared to?
Wilson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millikan High School, Polytechnic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson High School?
The graduation rate of Wilson High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Wilson High School?
3,661 students attend Wilson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wilson High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson High School?
Wilson High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wilson High School offer ?
Wilson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wilson High School part of?
Wilson High School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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