Long Beach Poly High School Embarks on $450M Campuswide Transformation

From Legacy to Future: Long Beach Poly High School Embarks on $450M Campuswide Transformation

LONG BEACH, CA—In a major milestone for public education and urban infrastructure, the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) proudly kicked off the $450 million transformation of Long Beach Polytechnic High School (Poly). This historic, multi-phase project is designed to reimagine one of the district’s most iconic campuses with new learning spaces, cutting-edge academic facilities, and preserved traditions.

Superintendent Dr. Jill Baker, Board Member Erik Miller, Mayor Rex Richardson, Assistant Superintendent of Facilities & Operations David Miranda, and Principal Dr. Alejandro Vega, and Poly Associated Student Body President Rylee Ignacio shared remarks about the project’s significance, and LBUSD leadership, staff, students, and community members joined in commemorating the start of this generational investment in Poly’s future. The event marked the official launch of a long-anticipated effort made possible by voter-approved Measure Q and Measure E.

“Poly’s transformation is a reimagination of what a modern, high-performing learning environment can be,” said Superintendent Dr. Jill Baker. “This is an investment in our students, educators, and the Long Beach community.”

David Miranda expressed profound gratitude to the local community and voters for making the project possible: “We are humbled and truly appreciative of the support our community has shown by passing this measure. Thanks to our voters, we can bring to life a bold vision for our students and future generations.”

Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, the transformation will include the construction of a new three-story classroom building that will house a simulation lab for the school’s medical pathway, a 21st-century auto shop, and other immersive learning spaces. The project includes interim student housing, major air conditioning upgrades, seismic retrofitting, and technology enhancements to replace aging infrastructure.

Several leading-edge facilities will follow in subsequent years, along with new athletic spaces and outdoor collaborative learning environments to support Poly’s tradition of excellence in academics and sports.

The plan was carefully developed through a collaborative process involving parents, staff, students, and community partners, ensuring the new facilities meet the evolving needs of the school’s diverse population.

The transformation stems from LBUSD’s Facility Master Plan, which identified districtwide $3.8 billion in critical infrastructure needs. Measure Q—approved by voters with over 60% support—provides $1.7 billion in funding to accelerate modernization efforts, including the work underway at Poly. These investments build on the $1.5 billion Measure E bond passed in 2016.

The reimagining of Long Beach Poly High School is a commitment to educational equity and innovation and a testament to what’s possible when a community comes together to invest in its future.