Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science

481 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science (ESAMS), located in Long Beach, California, is a specialized magnet school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Long Beach Unified School District, the academy is designed to provide a rigorous, focused curriculum that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school aims to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by integrating real-world applications of technology and scientific inquiry into daily classroom instruction.

Beyond its core academic mission, the academy is recognized for fostering a collaborative and innovative learning environment. By maintaining a smaller school setting, ESAMS emphasizes personalized instruction and strong community connections, encouraging students to engage in hands-on projects and interdisciplinary activities. The school is named in honor of Eunice Sato, a former mayor of Long Beach and a dedicated educator, reflecting the institution's commitment to academic excellence, civic leadership, and preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

481

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eunice Sato Academy of Math & Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	180
Black	22
Asian	130
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
180 (37.4 %)
Asian
130 (27.0 %)
White
114 (23.7 %)
Two or More
29 (6.0 %)
Black
22 (4.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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)598-7611
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 130

Grade 10 133

Grade 11 122

Grade 12 96