Promise Academy (Closed 2005)

1750 East Ocean Blvd. #612
Long Beach, CA 90802
Promise Academy serves 119 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
40%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
40%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Promise Academy?
119 students attend Promise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Promise Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Promise Academy offer ?
Promise Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Promise Academy part of?
Promise Academy is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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