Beach K-12 Independent Study

3701 E. Willow St.
Long Beach, CA 90815
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,654 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Beach K-12 Independent Study ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,654 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : ≤10% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beach K-12 Independent Study's student population of 1,654 students has grown by 974% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,654 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Beach K-12 Independent Study is 0.66, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
≤10%
40%
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(18-19)
≤20%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beach K-12 Independent Study and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
53%
56%
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Black
22%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Beach K-12 Independent Study and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Beach K-12 Independent Study and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beach K-12 Independent Study and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beach K-12 Independent Study and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beach K-12 Independent Study?
The graduation rate of Beach K-12 Independent Study is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Beach K-12 Independent Study?
1,654 students attend Beach K-12 Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Beach K-12 Independent Study students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Beach K-12 Independent Study offer ?
Beach K-12 Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Beach K-12 Independent Study part of?
Beach K-12 Independent Study is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,654 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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