Manhattan Beach Unified

District Overview
Located at 325 South Peck Avenue in Manhattan Beach, California, the Manhattan Beach Unified School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving the educational needs of its coastal community. Operating within a large suburban setting in the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area, the district encompasses eight active schools that offer a continuous academic curriculum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Families and researchers can explore its educational initiatives online at mbusd.org, where the district maintains its commitment to accessible, high-quality public education without operating as a charter system.

Across its campuses, Manhattan Beach Unified supports a dynamic student body of 5,895 learners, balanced across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To foster an effective learning environment, the district employs a robust workforce of nearly 1,249 full-time equivalent staff members, including approximately 494 dedicated classroom teachers, 166 instructional aides, and nearly 589 administrative and support professionals. This strong personnel foundation serves a diverse student population comprising 3,395 White, 848 multiracial, 830 Hispanic, and 738 Asian students, along with Black, Pacific Islander, and Native American learners, creating a comprehensive educational community equipped to nurture academic success and social growth.
8
Total Schools
5,895
Total Students
493.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manhattan Beach Unified
Demographic Student Count
White3,395
Hispanic830
Black54
Asian738
Two or More848
American Indian6
Pacific Islander14
  • White
    3,395 (57.7%)
  • Two or More
    848 (14.4%)
  • Hispanic
    830 (14.1%)
  • Asian
    738 (12.5%)
  • Black
    54 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    14 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Manhattan Beach Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:5,895*
Teachers (FTE):493.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.9