Ernest S. McBride Sr. High School is a high school in the Long Beach Unified School District. It was built in 2013. The McBride mascot is the Wolves and its school colors are Blue and Silver. The school is named after civil rights activist Ernest McBride, Sr.
Serving 718 students in grades 9-12, Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2318 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School's ranking?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School is ranked #2318 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School often compared to?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millikan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School?
718 students attend Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School offer ?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School part of?
Ernest S. Mcbride Sr. High School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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