Reid High School serves 134 students in grades 11-12.
Reid High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reid High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Reid High School's student population of 134 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
134 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Reid High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Reid High School is 0.36, 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
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
79%
56%

Black
13%
5%

White
4%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
45-49%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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 Reid High School's ranking?
Reid High School is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reid High School?
The graduation rate of Reid High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Reid High School?
134 students attend Reid High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Reid High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reid High School?
Reid High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Reid High School offer ?
Reid High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Reid High School part of?
Reid High School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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