Wilson High

3,515 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Woodrow Wilson Classical High School, located in the Eastside neighborhood of Long Beach, California, is one of the oldest and most prominent secondary schools in the Long Beach Unified School District. Established in 1926, the school is well-regarded for its historic campus and its commitment to academic excellence. As a "Classical" high school, Wilson offers a wide array of rigorous programs, including an extensive Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum, a specialized Classical and Liberal Arts Academy, and a popular Visual and Performing Arts program that has earned the school a strong reputation in the local community.

Beyond its academics, Wilson High is known for its vibrant campus culture and a deep sense of tradition. The school supports a comprehensive range of extracurricular activities, including highly competitive athletic teams, student government, and numerous clubs that cater to diverse interests. With its large and active student body, Wilson serves as a central hub for the East Long Beach community, consistently fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment that prepares students for post-secondary education and career success.

3,515

Total Students

148.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson High
Demographic	Student Count
White	679
Hispanic	1,992
Black	430
Asian	253
Two or More	138
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
1,992 (56.7 %)
White
679 (19.3 %)
Black
430 (12.2 %)
Asian
253 (7.2 %)
Two or More
138 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)433-0481
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	148.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,706
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 925

Grade 10 892

Grade 11 871

Grade 12 827