Serving 757 students in grades 9-12, Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. 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
#350 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School's ranking?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School is ranked #350 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School often compared to?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millikan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School?
757 students attend Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School offer ?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School part of?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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