Serving 816 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Henry's student population of 816 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry's ranking?
Henry is ranked #1354 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Henry often compared to?
Henryis often viewed alongside schools like Cubberley K-8, Newcomb Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Henry?
816 students attend Henry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Henry students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry?
Henry has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Henry offer ?
Henry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Henry part of?
Henry is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry located?
Henry is located in the Carson Park neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Carson Park.
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