We the People High District

The We the People High District in Long Beach, California, has only one public charter high school serving grades 9-12, We the People High, with a total enrollment of 38 students. The school's performance data suggests it is facing significant challenges, particularly in academic achievement and student attendance.

While We the People High ranks in the bottom half of California high schools, it is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's academic performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy is significantly below the statewide averages, with only 36.36% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 55.73%. Additionally, the school has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 66.7%, which can negatively impact student learning and progress.

Despite the school's small student-teacher ratio of 5.6, which could be seen as a potential advantage, the data suggests that We the People High is serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 78.95% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these challenges and improving academic outcomes and attendance will be crucial for the school's success and the well-being of its students.