For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 456 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Downtown is Renaissance High School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Renaissance High School For The Arts, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School For The Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 East 8th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 901-0168
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 901-0168
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach, CA include Renaissance High School For The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Long Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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