Rancho Dominguez Preparatory

dominguezps.lausd.org

701 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School (RDPS), located in Long Beach, California, is a specialized secondary school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory environment that emphasizes academic excellence and career readiness. Its unique 6-12 structure allows for a continuous educational experience, helping students build strong foundations in middle school that transition seamlessly into the advanced coursework and college planning required during their high school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rancho Dominguez Prep focuses on fostering a supportive community culture that encourages personal growth and leadership. The school provides various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and academic interventions to ensure that students are well-rounded and prepared for the challenges of higher education. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

701

Total Students

40.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Dominguez Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	464
Black	147
Asian	37
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
464 (66.2%)
Black
147 (21.0%)
Asian
37 (5.3%)
White
20 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
18 (2.6%)
Two or More
15 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)847-6400
Website:	http://dominguezps.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	589
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 65

Grade 9 165

Grade 10 94

Grade 11 134

Grade 12 112