District

Manhattan Beach Unified School District

CAManhattan Beach, CaliforniaLosAngeles County

Contact & Location

325 South Peck Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7345

Enrollment & Schools

8
Total Schools
5,892
Total Enrollment
K-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Elementary
Schools
5
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
1
Middle Schools
High
Schools
2
High Schools

Rating Distribution

00%
Below Average
00%
Average
7100%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
8
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
2

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
58%
Hispanic / Latino
14%
Two or More Races
14%
Asian
11%
Black / African American
1%

Gender Distribution

51%Male
49%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

0%Students Eligible

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

9.7
out of 10
Average ACT Score
28.0
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
54%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
0% (0)
Average
0% (0)
Above Average
100% (7)

Manhattan Beach Unified School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

District Hires DEI Consultants

Alleged incident in Manhattan Beach Unified School District · California

A school district engaged outside consultants and implemented programs focused on diversity, equity, and social justice. These initiatives included anti-racism training and curriculum changes across various schools within the district.

Occurred on March 25, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

South Bay parents allege CRT

Alleged incident in Manhattan Beach Unified School District · California

A parent group in the South Bay area claims that local school districts are implementing Critical Race Theory in their K-12 curriculum. They state that school boards are denying these allegations. The group encourages community members to resist what they perceive as a political agenda influencing educational programs.

Occurred on November 18, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalHighAdded 1mo ago

District promotes social justice standards

Alleged incident in Manhattan Beach Unified School District · California

A school district promoted Social Emotional Learning (SEL) week and commissioned an equity audit recommending the adoption of "Social Justice Standards." The district's website features resources promoting "racial justice," the 1619 Project, and books on gender identity, alongside surveys on equity and inclusion. These initiatives aim to guide curriculum modifications and staff training towards specific ideological goals.

Occurred on March 1, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 8 schools in Manhattan Beach Unified School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026