ERNEST S. MCBRIDE SR. HIGH SCHOOL
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High is a public high school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 714 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Ernest S. McBride Sr. High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ernest S. McBride Sr. High School, located in Long Beach, California, is a specialized magnet school that distinguishes itself through a rigorous, career-focused academic environment. Unlike traditional high schools, McBride operates on a "small learning community" model, organizing students into specialized pathways—such as Engineering, Health and Medical, and Forensic Science—that integrate hands-on project-based learning with core academic subjects. This structure is designed to provide students with a professional edge, offering them direct exposure to their prospective career fields through partnerships with local industry leaders and internships.
The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to cultivating a college-going culture. By maintaining a smaller student body, McBride fosters a tight-knit campus community where students receive personalized attention from faculty dedicated to both academic mastery and character development. With its emphasis on STEM integration, modern facilities, and a curriculum that bridges the gap between high school and post-secondary professional success, McBride serves as a flagship institution for students in the Long Beach Unified School District seeking a specialized, technology-driven education.
For more information, contact Ernest S. McBride Sr. High at (562) 425-3539 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Long Beach, CA 90808-2319
(562) 425-3539
ERNEST S. MCBRIDE SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Long Beach, CA with about 714 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Long Beach Unified
- Total Students:
- 714
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 714 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.6%
- White
- 26.9%
- Asian
- 11.2%
- Black or African American
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.