Rancho Dominguez Preparatory

Rancho Dominguez Preparatory is a public charter high school in Long Beach, California, that serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 450 to 500 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 20 to 1. This means that each student gets more personal attention and help. The school has a college-preparatory curriculum that focuses on core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies, as well as electives and enrichment programs. Rancho Dominguez Preparatory focuses on individualized learning, academic support, and college readiness. Its goal is to help students meet graduation requirements and get ready for college. The students come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, and most of them identify as minorities. This is similar to the demographics of the Long Beach community where the school is located. The results of standardized tests show that 13% of students are good at math and 42% are good at reading (ELA), which shows that these tests are not always accurate. The school also helps students get ready for the SAT and other college-readiness tests.

A Rancho Dominguez Prep student won a $1,000 California Credit Union Foundation scholarship for doing well in school and in the community. This shows that the school is working to improve overall performance while also supporting its mission to prepare students for college.

Q1. What grades does Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School serve?

Ans. 9th through 12th grade.

Q2. Is Rancho Dominguez Preparatory a charter school or a regular public school?

Ans. It is a high school with a public charter.

Q3. Do they give the SAT at the school?

Ans. Yes, students can take the SAT with help from their school.

Q4. How many students are there for each teacher?

Ans. About 20:1, which lets for personalized instruction.

Q5. Does the school care about getting students ready for college?

Ans. Yes, it stresses college-prep classes, help programs, and intervention.