Total enrollment
1,821
-125 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Signal Hill
California · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Signal Hill? The city has 3 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,821 students (2 elementary and 1 middle).
7-year change in Signal Hill
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 2%
% Hispanic
57%
was 55%
% Black
13%
was 14%
% Asian
23%
was 25%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 390 |
| Jessie Nelson Academy | Middle | 06-08 | 832 |
| Signal Hill Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 599 |
About Signal Hill
Public education in Signal Hill, California runs across 3 schools that hosts roughly 1,821 students. By footprint, Signal Hill sits in the small bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, and 1 middle.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Signal Hill has declined 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,946 students to 1,821.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Signal Hill discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.