Richard D. Browning High

Summary:

Richard D. Browning High is a public high school located in Long Beach, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 322 students. It is part of the Long Beach Unified School District, which is ranked 654 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richard D. Browning High consistently underperforms compared to the Long Beach Unified School District and the state of California in standardized test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20.41% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.42% for the district and 55.73% for the state. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 920 out of 1,290 in 2020-2021 to 1,719 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the district and state averages, with 41.4% of students being chronically absent in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Polytechnic High, Wilson High, and Renaissance High School for the Arts, Richard D. Browning High performs significantly worse across various metrics, including academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The nearby charter schools, such as The Education Corps, College Bridge Academy, and Clear Passage Educational Center, also struggle with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism, suggesting broader challenges in the local education landscape.


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Public 9-12

 2120 Obispo Ave.
       Long Beach, CA  90804


(562) 997-1700

District: Long Beach Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1719th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,711 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.4%
African American:
21.7%
Asian:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richard D. Browning High ranks worse than 74% of high schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked high schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.65. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Richard D. Browning High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.4%), African American (21.7%), Asian (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richard D. Browning High is 16.8, which is the 2nd best among 13 high schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard D. Browning High is $13,711, which is the highest among 13 high schools in the Long Beach Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richard D. Browning High:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard D. Browning High 1719th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Richard D. Browning High in the ranking list.)

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Long Beach Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Long Beach Unified 654th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard D. Browning High

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Rank History for all students at Richard D. Browning High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.94 920th 1290 28.7%
2022 28.61 1458th 2123 31.3%
2023 15.97 1806th 2348 23.1%
2024 18.65 1719th 2323 26.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richard D. Browning High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.21 895th 1044 14.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard D. Browning High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.77 770th 1126 31.6%
2022 39.79 1132nd 1943 41.7%
2023 19.00 1687th 2247 24.9%
2024 25.79 1516th 2235 32.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Richard D. Browning High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.47 859th 1054 18.5%
2022 19.26 1504th 1858 19.1%
2023 12.32 1805th 2118 14.8%
2024 21.92 1544th 2098 26.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Richard D. Browning High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.27 784th 1122 30.1%
2022 35.96 1140th 1916 40.5%
2023 18.87 1637th 2207 25.8%
2024 13.77 1750th 2172 19.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Richard D. Browning High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.24 138th 522 73.6%
2023 19.78 604th 720 16.1%
2024 18.81 621st 721 13.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richard D. Browning High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.76 1374th 1861 26.2%
2023 20.92 1582nd 2142 26.1%
2024 22.65 1517th 2125 28.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Richard D. Browning High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 8 18 11 81 1 2 7 0 128
2019 16 49 25 171 2 2 14 0 279
2020 17 71 43 200 3 3 14 0 351
2021 17 82 56 228 4 1 22 0 410
2022 15 65 46 182 2 2 15 0 327
2023 16 70 37 172 1 3 23 0 322

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 Richard D. Browning High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 128 4.5 28.4 78.1
2019 279 13.5 20.6 79.9
2020 351 n/a n/a 76.6
2021 410 16.5 24.8 74.6
2022 327 17.0 19.2 65.7
2023 322 19.1 16.8 64.9

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 Richard D. Browning High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 128 4.5 28.4 78.1
2019 279 13.5 20.6 79.9
2020 351 n/a n/a 76.6
2021 410 16.5 24.8 74.6
2022 327 17.0 19.2 65.7
2023 322 19.1 16.8 64.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard D. Browning High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,711

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard D. Browning High

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Total Students279322
 15.4%
African American4970
 42.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2537
 48%
Hispanic171172
 0.6%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White1616
Two or More Races1423
 64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%64.9%
 15%


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Students at Richard D. Browning High are 53% Hispanic, 22% African American, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% White.

Richard D. Browning High ranks 1719th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Richard D. Browning High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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