Polytechnic High School
- Public
- LONG BEACH, CA
Public School
Polytechnic High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- LONG BEACH, CA
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,109 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Polytechnic High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
72%
Percent Proficient - Math
54%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1160
846 responses
Average ACT
28
151 responses
AP Enrollment
41%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Housinggrade D
Median Household Income
$60,122
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,481
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$558,197
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
83%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 130 responsesPoll
93%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 130 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
3,952
Free or Reduced Lunch
54%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 149 responses85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 149 responses95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 149 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$112,852
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.6%
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 184 responses82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 184 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 184 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
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. 180 responses61%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 180 responses78%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 180 responsesSimilar Schools
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Polytechnic High School Reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,109 reviews
The community at LB Polytechnic is very welcoming and inviting. Every student can find inclusivity and make new friends. The school events like football games, faires, and concerts bring everyone at Poly together and provide an atmosphere that will be missed as I go off to college next year. I can still remember the loud cheering that occurred at these football games. Everyone was united and showing off their school spirit for the students on the field who put their all into their games.
The diversity at Poly plays a major impact in the community at Poly. The staff focuses on people's different cultures and backgrounds and that affects how students view others and the world around them. The school gave me many opportunities to learn more.
The only bad aspect of Poly is the cleanliness of bathrooms. Everyone uses the restrooms, but when you enter a stall and it doesn't have the necessities like toilet paper or seat covers, it ruins the whole experience. That could be changed easily.
The diversity at Poly plays a major impact in the community at Poly. The staff focuses on people's different cultures and backgrounds and that affects how students view others and the world around them. The school gave me many opportunities to learn more.
The only bad aspect of Poly is the cleanliness of bathrooms. Everyone uses the restrooms, but when you enter a stall and it doesn't have the necessities like toilet paper or seat covers, it ruins the whole experience. That could be changed easily.
This is a good school! There are people and resources to help you whether you are academically or mentally struggling if you look for them! You have to be open to asking for help in order to get the help you need! There is also a lot of school spirit and most kids love going to this school! Participating in the dances, fairs, plays, and other events that are happening is always fun! With that being said, I will say that the surrounding area is not the greatest (but inside campus it's fine most of the time), the campus is old but historic (there is historic art and the entire school will be renovated in the future), and often kids vape/smoke in the bathrooms.
Coming in after Covid the teachers and staff in the program I am in helped integrate us into the environment. They expressed their availability and reassurance to us that everything was going to be alright. Moving forward from these teachers the teachers I had kept this morale, and overall were a great support system. Tutoring, outside resources being provided like Youtube videos, giving retakes, etc. The student environment from my experience was very positive. Inclusivity and diversity among the students were noticeable.