This app is a first-of-its-kind mobile resource to help all families in the Long Beach Unified School District select the best high school program for their children. It is a digital companion to the official LBUSD CHOICE packet, which describes educational options that have been recognized by The Washington Post, Newsweek, and U.S. News, among many national outlets. It also contains important information on the application process, high school programs, and community events.
Highlights include:
- A step-by-step description from the online application to high school placement;
- Summaries of every pathway program in LBUSD;
- A timeline of every district CHOICE event, including the Fair and the Regional Nights;
- A "Favorites" function that helps families save useful information for the online application; and
- Convenient ways to call the CHOICE Hotline and access the CHOICE home page.
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A Global Leader in Education Reform with Nationally Recognized High Schools
The Long Beach Unified School District has earned an international reputation as one of the finest school systems. LBUSD is among the world’s top 20 educational institutions — and one of the top three in the U.S. — in terms of sustained and significant improvements, according to a McKinsey & Company report. It is also a winner of The Broad Prize for Urban Education, recognizing Americas best urban district for increasing student achievement. LBUSD high schools have repeatedly earned high marks in national rankings by The Washington Post, Newsweek, and U.S. News.