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About this school
Ernest McBride Senior High School is
an urban public school
in Long Beach, California that is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
It serves 718 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.8:1.
Its teachers have had 33 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
718 Students
29 Teachers
7025 E Parkcrest StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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73%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated May 21, 2026
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Ernest McBride Senior High School
$21,770
raised using DonorsChoose
33
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
155
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
13
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
Ernest McBride Senior High School has received support from
132 individuals from California and
23 individuals out-of-state.
