At a glance
Reported students
701
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
420
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory: 701 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 710
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.9:1
What the reported data says about Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Long Beach. It is one of 784 current school records connected to Los Angeles Unified. NCES reports 701 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (66.2%) and Black (21%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic66.2%
- Black21%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.6%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Los Angeles Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Helen Bernstein High
High · Grades 09–12
703 reported students
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High
High · Grades 09–12
694 reported students
Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King Sch STEM
High · Grades 06–12
720 reported students
Linda Esperanza Marquez High A Hntngtn Park Inst of Appl Med
High · Grades 09–12
729 reported students
George Washington Preparatory High
High · Grades 09–12
738 reported students
Mervyn M. Dymally High
High · Grades 09–12
654 reported students
Public schools near Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Bridge Academy High · Charter · College Bridge Academy District | 09–12 | 255 | 1.9 mi |
| The Education Corps High · Charter · The Education Corps District | 09–12 | 278 | 1.9 mi |
| Magnolia Science Academy 3 High · Charter · Magnolia Science Academy 3 District | 06–12 | 411 | 2.3 mi |
| Cabrillo High High · Long Beach Unified | 09–12 | 1,652 | 2.8 mi |
| California Academy of Mathematics and Science High · Long Beach Unified | 09–12 | 673 | 2.9 mi |
| Jordan High High · Long Beach Unified | 09–12 | 2,272 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
What grades does Rancho Dominguez Preparatory serve?
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Los Angeles Unified.
How many students attend Rancho Dominguez Preparatory?
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory reported 701 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 710 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rancho Dominguez Preparatory?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 701 students and 40.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rancho Dominguez Preparatory a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Los Angeles Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rancho Dominguez Preparatory students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rancho Dominguez Preparatory in?
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory is part of Los Angeles Unified, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 784 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rancho Dominguez Preparatory?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include College Bridge Academy (1.9 mi), The Education Corps (1.9 mi), Magnolia Science Academy 3 (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.