Polytechnic High School
- Public
- LONG BEACH, CA
Public School
Polytechnic High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- LONG BEACH, CA
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,070 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade B
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
63%
Percent Proficient - Math
34%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1140
1,065 responses
Average ACT
28
244 responses
AP Enrollment
41%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade D minus
Median Household Income
$45,296
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,155
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$418,980
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 120 responsesPoll
93%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 120 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
3,965
Free or Reduced Lunch
60%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 139 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 139 responses94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 139 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$112,852
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.6%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 174 responses82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 174 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 174 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$14,706 / year
National
$12,23995%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 170 responses60%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 170 responses77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 170 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,070 reviews
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Great school! Offers lots of opportunities for disadvantage students to thrive towards their career and academic goals. The teachers really care and go out of their way to support their students. Great sense of community and school events that allow people to connect to each other. There is a college and career center that helped everyone, especially first-generation students, navigate the college admission process. Go Jackrabbits!
There were so many things that I enjoyed at polytechnic high school! They really let you express yourself and there were many programs and courses you could take to help better yourself. One thing I would change would be the PACE clubs or those clubs that really make it hard for POC to join. You feel out of place if selective in joining. It honestly feels like your secluded if you were to be enrolled in one of those classes! i personally feel it just makes it hard on those who aren’t able to enroll in these courses and overall it really does feel like they are superior than us POC. Also more safety and cop patrols roaming around campus throughout the whole day, not just necessary on break, lunch, before and after classes. You see a lot of fights break out because of race and I truly feel like if more involvement of authorities were to be on campus it would be way better and it would honestly be a bit more controlling for not only the students but also the teachers there seeing this.
Poly is infamous in the school district for its distinguished programs and diversity. There are a wide variety of clubs, extracurricular activities, and helpful services available to all the students. The teachers, in particular, are usually highly educated, and not just excellent educators, but people in general. Most of the adults on campus are readily available to help students at any time with a genuine concern for their well-being. However, like any other high school, there are also criticisms to be noted in the school. Few teachers are very biased towards minorities and women in particular. The student body themselves has various scandals throughout the year, and when it comes to being late, there is very little to no leniency, no matter the circumstance. With so many resources available, it is a shame that many of them are not very widely used or known. And just like a great majority of schools, the arts are severely underfunded.