Hebrew Academy Of Long Beach (Closed 2006)

HALB offers a comprehensive Torah and General Studies education and believes that students should live with pride as both observant Jews and knowledgeable members of society.
HALB, in partnership with the home, emphasizes positive "Midot" and "Derech Eretz", good character and proper behavior, as a prerequisite to intellectual achievement.
HALB's philosophy of education takes root in the belief that secular knowledge enhances religious understanding; thus our commitment to a comprehensive General Studies curriculum.
HALB affirms its commitment to our American heritage and the ideals of freedom and equality.
HALB nurtures the development of each student within an environment cognizant and supportive of individual differences.
HALB provides a diverse extra-curricular framework within which our students experience their education.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students
760 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Hebrew Academy Of Long Beach Student By Grade

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • HALB offers a comprehensive Torah and General Studies education and believes that students should live with pride as both observant Jews and knowledgeable members of society. HALB, in partnership with the home, emphasizes positive "Midot" and "Derech Eretz", good character and proper behavior, as a prerequisite to intellectual achievement. HALB's philosophy of education takes root in the belief that secular knowledge enhances religious understanding; thus our commitment to a comprehensive General Studies curriculum. HALB affirms its commitment to our American heritage and the ideals of freedom and equality. HALB nurtures the development of each student within an environment cognizant and supportive of individual differences. HALB provides a diverse extra-curricular framework within which our students experience their education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Hebrew Academy Of Long Beach?
The application deadline for Hebrew Academy Of Long Beach is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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