Best 90813 California Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,735 students in 90813, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 90813, CA are Polytechnic High School, Intellectual Virtues Academy and Renaissance High School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90813 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90813, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90813 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90813, CA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polytechnic High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 591-0581
Gr: 9-12 | 3,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Intellectual Virtues Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1637 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 283-4456
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Renaissance High School For The Arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
235 East 8th St.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 901-0168
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Educational Partnership High School
Alternative School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1794 Cedar Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 218-0493
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 90813, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 90813, CA include Polytechnic High School, Intellectual Virtues Academy and Renaissance High School For The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 90813?
4 public high schools are located in 90813.
What is the racial composition of students in 90813?
90813 public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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