JESSIE NELSON ACADEMY

Jessie Nelson Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Signal Hill, CA with about 799 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Jessie Nelson Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Jessie Nelson Academy, located at 1951 Cherry Ave. in Signal Hill, California, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Long Beach Unified School District. The academy is designed as an alternative education environment, focusing on providing a structured and supportive setting for students who require a more individualized approach to their learning than what is typically offered in a traditional comprehensive high school.

The school emphasizes academic recovery, behavioral growth, and personal development, aiming to help students earn the credits necessary to graduate and transition successfully into post-secondary life. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated support staff, Jessie Nelson Academy works to address the unique challenges of its student population, fostering an environment that prioritizes student engagement, credit acceleration, and the development of essential life skills.

For more information, contact Jessie Nelson Academy at (562) 591-6041 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.