College Bridge Academy

Summary:

College Bridge Academy is a public charter high school in Long Beach, California, serving 230 students in grades 9-12. Unfortunately, the school has consistently struggled to provide a high-quality education, ranking in the bottom 25% of California high schools over the past 5 years.

The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 21.95% compared to the state averages of 26.73% to 55.73%. College Bridge Academy also struggles to support its diverse student population, with particularly poor outcomes for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students. The school's four-year graduation rate is very low, ranging from 45.7% to 53.5% over the past two years, compared to nearby Polytechnic High and Richard D. Browning High, which have graduation rates above 85%. Additionally, College Bridge Academy has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 56.3%, significantly higher than the nearby schools, where rates range from 25.0% to 41.4%.

These challenges suggest the need for a thorough review of College Bridge Academy's educational strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to better serve its community. Addressing the school's high student-teacher ratio and chronic absenteeism issues could be a starting point for improving student outcomes. Ultimately, the school's consistently low performance compared to nearby public high schools, such as Cabrillo High, indicates the need for a more comprehensive and sustained approach to school improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

3635 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807-3417

(909) 285-1111

District: College Bridge Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1770^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.0%

African American:

20.0%

White:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details College Bridge Academy ranks worse than 76.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at College Bridge Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

College Bridge Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks College Bridge Academy 1770^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See College Bridge Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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College Bridge Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks College Bridge Academy District 1301^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for College Bridge Academy

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Rank History for all students at College Bridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.47	1678^th	2133	21.3%
2021	8.56	1225^th	1290	5.0%
2022	14.92	1793^rd	2123	15.5%
2023	8.85	2145^th	2348	8.6%
2024	16.67	1770^th	2323	23.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at College Bridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.44	1323^rd	1323	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at College Bridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	20.12	1490^th	1937	23.1%
2021	8.44	1064^th	1126	5.5%
2022	17.73	1606^th	1943	17.3%
2023	9.26	2041^st	2247	9.2%
2024	19.84	1658^th	2235	25.8%

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Rank History for Female students at College Bridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.73	1604^th	1833	12.5%
2021	5.02	1037^th	1054	1.6%
2022	9.77	1757^th	1858	5.4%
2023	9.28	1934^th	2118	8.7%
2024	16.22	1680^th	2098	19.9%

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Rank History for Male students at College Bridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	22.11	1406^th	1880	25.2%
2021	8.76	1054^th	1122	6.1%
2022	20.94	1483^rd	1916	22.6%
2023	7.61	2090^th	2207	5.3%
2024	16.44	1677^th	2172	22.8%

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Rank History for African American students at College Bridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.72	495^th	592	16.4%
2022	10.54	514^th	522	1.5%
2023	13.63	656^th	720	8.9%
2024	13.97	670^th	721	7.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at College Bridge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	20.91	1393^rd	1814	23.2%
2022	19.12	1512^th	1861	18.8%
2023	9.53	1918^th	2142	10.5%
2024	24.17	1487^th	2125	30.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for College Bridge Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	4	78	1	259	1	1	3	347
2020	1	68	0	217	0	1	6	293
2021	5	68	1	175	1	1	4	255
2022	3	54	0	161	2	1	4	225
2023	3	46	1	177	0	0	3	230

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at College Bridge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	347	13.4	25.8	94.8
2020	293	n/a	n/a	93.5
2021	255	12.4	20.4	96.5
2022	225	15.2	14.7	94.7
2023	230	11.3	20.1	94.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio College Bridge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	347	13.4	25.8	94.8
2020	293	n/a	n/a	93.5
2021	255	12.4	20.4	96.5
2022	225	15.2	14.7	94.7
2023	230	11.3	20.1	94.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on College Bridge Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1678^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 2145^th of 2348 High schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (College Bridge Academy)	28.9	12.3	16.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (College Bridge Academy)	2.4	0	2.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (College Bridge Academy)	0	0
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	347	230	33.7%
African American	78	46	41%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	259	177	31.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	4	3	25%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.8%	94.8%	0%

Schools Near College Bridge Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
College Bridge Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3635 Atlantic Ave	Long Beach	90807	Los Angeles County	College Bridge Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 285-1111	230	11	20.1	94.8%	3 (1.3%)	46 (20.0%)	177 (77.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	16.7	1770^th of 2323 public high schools	23.8%		8.8	2145^th of 2348 public high schools	8.6%	375			8.3	8.3				22.0	22.0				4.3	4.3
The Education Corps	Public, Charter	9-12	3635 Atlantic Ave.	Long Beach	90807	Los Angeles County	The Education Corps District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 285-1111	202	6	31.3	80.7%	2 (1.0%)	24 (11.9%)	171 (84.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	12.2	1896^th of 2323 public high schools	18.4%		10.8	2012^th of 2348 public high schools	14.3%	116			0.0	0.0				22.6	22.6				0.0	0.0
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory	Public	6-12	4110 Santa Fe Ave.	Long Beach	90810	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 847-6400	712	40	17.8	82.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38	1190^th of 2323 public high schools	48.8%		29.9	1417^th of 2348 public high schools	39.7%	227	22.1	22.8	17.7	22.0	34.4	33.3	44.2	45.1	40.2	23.0	24.6	28.6	14.1	22.0	$11,576
Educational Partnership High	Public	9-12	1794 Cedar Ave.	Long Beach	90813	Los Angeles County	Long Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 218-0493	1,071	21	50.1	66.0%	50 (4.7%)	161 (15.0%)	756 (70.6%)	53 (4.9%)	2 (0.2%)	17 (1.6%)	31 (2.9%)	17.1	1753^rd of 2323 public high schools	24.5%		18	1748^th of 2348 public high schools	25.6%	5			8.4	8.4				20.5	20.5				5.7	5.7	$5,093
Long Beach Unified School District Regional Occupational Program	Public	10-12	3701B East Willow St.	Long Beach	90815	Los Angeles County	Long Beach Unified Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(562) 595-8893	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Intellectual Virtues Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1637 Long Beach Blvd.	Long Beach	90813	Los Angeles County	Intellectual Virtues Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 283-4456	95	9	10.8	57.9%	13 (13.7%)	20 (21.1%)	50 (52.6%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	7 (7.4%)	32.2	1365^th of 2323 public high schools	41.2%		33.4	1323^rd of 2348 public high schools	43.7%	42		20.7		20.7				41.4	41.4				6.9	6.9
We the People High	Public, Charter	9-12	1635 Long Beach Blvd.	Long Beach	90813	Los Angeles County	We the People High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 533-4862	38	7	5.6	78.9%	0 (0.0%)	11 (28.9%)	23 (60.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.9%)	34.1	1306^th of 2323 public high schools	43.8%					(n/a)								36.4	36.4
Polytechnic High	Public	9-12	1600 Atlantic Ave.	Long Beach	90813	Los Angeles County	Long Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 591-0581	3,952	168	23.5	53.5%	276 (7.0%)	575 (14.5%)	2,111 (53.4%)	737 (18.6%)	3 (0.1%)	62 (1.6%)	187 (4.7%)	56.1	716^th of 2323 public high schools	69.2%		61.4	626^th of 2348 public high schools	73.3%	90			26.8	26.8				52.4	52.4				25.8	25.8	$8,352
Reid High	Public	11-12	2153 West Hill St.	Long Beach	90810	Los Angeles County	Long Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 989-2098	114	11	10.4	84.2%	5 (4.4%)	22 (19.3%)	78 (68.4%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	4 (3.5%)	11	1946^th of 2323 public high schools	16.2%		8.4	2179^th of 2348 public high schools	7.2%	233			3.3	3.3				8.1	8.1				0.0	0.0	$12,453
Richard D. Browning High	Public	9-12	2120 Obispo Ave.	Long Beach	90804	Los Angeles County	Long Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 997-1700	322	19	16.8	64.9%	16 (5.0%)	70 (21.7%)	172 (53.4%)	37 (11.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	23 (7.1%)	18.6	1719^th of 2323 public high schools	26.0%		16	1806^th of 2348 public high schools	23.1%	87			6.3	6.3				20.4	20.4				13.0	13.0	$13,711

Frequently Asked Questions about College Bridge Academy

What is the racial makeup of College Bridge Academy?

Students at College Bridge Academy are 77% Hispanic, 20% African American, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is College Bridge Academy a good school?

College Bridge Academy ranks in the bottom 23.8% of California high schools.

How many students attend College Bridge Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended College Bridge Academy.

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