Clear Passage Educational Center vs Polytechnic High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 353 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Passage Educational Center
Long Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
59 students
Polytechnic High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,890 students
| Measure | Clear Passage Educational Center Long Beach, California | Polytechnic High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #519 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #10287 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 59 | 3,890 |
| Enrollment | 59 | 3,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 59.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Passage Educational Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 42.7).
- •Clear Passage Educational Center does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 94.9%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 59.0).
- •Polytechnic High is the larger school with 3,890 students compared with 59.
- •Clear Passage Educational Center is a charter school while Polytechnic High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clear Passage Educational Center better than Polytechnic High?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Passage Educational Center ranks higher (46.8 vs 42.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clear Passage Educational Center and Polytechnic High?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Passage Educational Center: 59. Polytechnic High: 3,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Passage Educational Center and Polytechnic High rank in California?
Clear Passage Educational Center is unranked and Polytechnic High is 519th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).