We the People High

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We the People High ranks 1306 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

We the People High is a small public charter high school in Long Beach, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of just 38 students. The school is part of the We the People High District, which is ranked 909 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's small size sets it apart from nearby schools, several key metrics raise concerns. We the People High has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 66.7%, significantly higher than the state average. Its academic performance is also well below state standards, with only 36.36% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. The school's math proficiency rates are similarly low. Additionally, a high percentage of students, ranging from 74.51% to 86.36% over the past three years, receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a large proportion of students from low-income families.

Interestingly, We the People High is located very close to several other schools, including Intellectual Virtues Academy and Educational Partnership High. This proximity could present opportunities for collaboration or resource-sharing, but it may also contribute to competition for students and funding. The challenges faced by high-poverty schools, such as We the People High and its neighboring institutions, highlight the need for targeted interventions and additional support to improve educational outcomes for these students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1635 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90813-2304

(562) 533-4862

District: We the People High District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1306^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 7.6

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.0%

African American:

34.8%

Two or more races:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details We the People High ranks worse than 56.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at We the People High 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 Rankings:

We the People High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks We the People High 1306^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See We the People High in the ranking list.)

We the People High District:

SchoolDigger ranks We the People High District 909^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for We the People High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.14	1306^th	2323	43.8%

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 9, 2023

We are incredibly pleased with We The People Charter High School, located at 1635 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA, and its mission. The school imparts knowledge and instills in students the ambition and support they need to pursue higher education upon graduation. Their overarching mission is to empower students from traditionally underserved communities to become catalysts for change, advocating for the issues and people they are passionate about through active civic engagement. My daughter (eleventh grader), husband, and I have found immense satisfaction in our experience with the school. I highly recommend We The People Charter High School in Long Beach if you're considering a project-based program with dedicated and engaged educators. Sharon Garcia Close Quote

Enrollment information for We the People High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2021	2	6	0	12	2	0	22
2022	1	21	0	24	5	0	51
2023	0	11	0	23	3	1	38
2024	0	16	2	23	4	1	46

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 We the People High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	22	1.4	15.6	86.4
2022	51	4.5	11.3	74.5
2023	38	6.7	5.6	78.9
2024	46	5.9	7.6	80.4

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 We the People High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	22	1.4	15.6	86.4
2022	51	4.5	11.3	74.5
2023	38	6.7	5.6	78.9
2024	46	5.9	7.6	80.4

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.

Schools Near We the People High

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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 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
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	46	6	7.6	80.4%	0 (0.0%)	16 (34.8%)	23 (50.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.7%)	34.1	1306^th of 2323 public high schools	43.8%					(n/a)				36.4	36.4
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	92	6	15.8	60.9%	7 (7.6%)	15 (16.3%)	53 (57.6%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (10.9%)	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
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	422	21	19.6	71.8%	20 (4.7%)	56 (13.3%)	306 (72.5%)	23 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	8 (1.9%)	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
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	3,954	168	23.5	57.7%	245 (6.2%)	579 (14.6%)	2,158 (54.6%)	710 (18.0%)	3 (0.1%)	56 (1.4%)	203 (5.1%)	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
Clear Passage Educational Center	Public, Charter	9-12	1471 Martin Luther King Jr. Av	Long Beach	90813	Los Angeles County	Clear Passage Educational Center District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(888) 502-1116	65	1	65.6	92.3%	1 (1.5%)	8 (12.3%)	47 (72.3%)	7 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Renaissance High School for the Arts	Public	9-12	235 East 8th St.	Long Beach	90813	Los Angeles County	Long Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 901-0168	393	22	18.2	62.8%	63 (16.0%)	70 (17.8%)	220 (56.0%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (6.1%)	47.9	915^th of 2323 public high schools	60.6%		41.4	1093^rd of 2348 public high schools	53.4%	178		12.3	12.3	72.3	72.3	12.1	12.1	$11,829
Cabrillo High	Public	9-12	2001 Santa Fe Ave.	Long Beach	90810	Los Angeles County	Long Beach Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 951-7700	1,721	87	19.8	74.3%	14 (0.8%)	170 (9.9%)	1,312 (76.2%)	170 (9.9%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.6%)	26 (1.5%)	26.5	1513^th of 2323 public high schools	34.9%		29	1449^th of 2348 public high schools	38.3%	64		7.7	7.7	39.2	39.2	9.3	9.3	$11,088
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	113	10	11.2	83.2%	9 (8.0%)	16 (14.2%)	77 (68.1%)	5 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	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	326	19	17.6	63.8%	18 (5.5%)	71 (21.8%)	178 (54.6%)	35 (10.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	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
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	229	5	41.7	91.3%	2 (0.9%)	25 (10.9%)	194 (84.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about We the People High

What is the racial makeup of We the People High?

Students at We the People High are 50% Hispanic, 35% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Not Specified.

What district is We the People High in?

We the People High District

Is We the People High a good school?

We the People High ranks 1306^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend We the People High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 46 students attended We the People High.

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