Promise Academy (Closed 2005)

1750 East Ocean Blvd. #612
Long Beach, CA 90802
Promise Academy serves 119 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
This chart displays total students of Promise Academy by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Promise Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Promise Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Black
40%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Promise Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
White
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Promise Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Promise Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Promise Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
40%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Promise Academy?
119 students attend Promise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Promise Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Promise Academy offer ?
Promise Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Promise Academy part of?
Promise Academy is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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