Serving 340 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 ≤10% (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 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard D. Browning High School's student population of 340 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Richard D. Browning High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard D. Browning High School is 0.62, 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
#6852 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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 #6852 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% 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 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard D. Browning High School?
The graduation rate of Richard D. Browning High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richard D. Browning High School?
340 students attend Richard D. Browning High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Richard D. Browning High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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