Serving 327 students in grades 9-12, Richard D. Browning High School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard D. Browning High School's student population of 327 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard D. Browning High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard D. Browning High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2911 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard D. Browning High School's ranking?
Richard D. Browning High School is ranked #2911 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard D. Browning High School?
The graduation rate of Richard D. Browning High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Richard D. Browning High School?
327 students attend Richard D. Browning High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Richard D. Browning High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard D. Browning High School?
Richard D. Browning High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard D. Browning High School offer ?
Richard D. Browning High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard D. Browning High School part of?
Richard D. Browning High School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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