Powell Academy for Success

706 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Powell Academy for Success, located in Long Beach, California, is a specialized educational institution operating within the Long Beach Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional high school environments or those who need a more personalized, credit-recovery-focused approach to complete their diploma. By offering a smaller, more intimate learning setting, the academy aims to re-engage students and provide the targeted academic support necessary for them to meet graduation requirements.

The mission of Powell Academy centers on providing "success" through flexible programming and a supportive atmosphere. The school emphasizes individualized learning plans, which allow students to work at a pace that suits their specific academic needs and personal circumstances. Beyond traditional coursework, the academy focuses on character development and college and career readiness, ensuring that its students are not only prepared to finish their high school education but are also equipped with the skills needed for life after graduation.

706

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powell Academy for Success
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	456
Black	170
Asian	28
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
456 (64.6%)
Black
170 (24.1%)
Asian
28 (4.0%)
Two or More
23 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
18 (2.5%)
White
11 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(310)631-8794
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 86

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 91