For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 400 students in 90242, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90242, CA are Rockey Glenn Camp, Road To Success Academy At Campus Kilpatrick and Afflerbaugh-paige Camp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90242 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90242, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90242 have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Afflerbaugh-paige Camp, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90242, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockey Glenn Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 North Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Road To Success Academy At Campus Kilpatrick
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
427 South Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Afflerbaugh-paige Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6621 North Stephens Ranch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Central Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Eastlake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kirby Dorothy Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Mcdonnell Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Nidorf Barry J.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #77.
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7285 East Quill Dr.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Los Angeles County Rop
Vocational School
9300 Imperial Hwy. Clark Bldg.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6850
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6850
Gr: 9-12
90242, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Opportunity Programs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Gonzales David Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1301 N. Las Virgenes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 222-1130
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 222-1130
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Jarvis Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Los Angeles County Special Education (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9300 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
Gr: K-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Mcnair Camp High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Mendenhall William Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
42230 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1351
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1351
Gr: 7-12
Miller Fred C. Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
433 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-5938
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-5938
Gr: 7-12
Munz John Camp High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
42220 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1314
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1314
Gr: 7-12
Onizuka Camp High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Pacific Lodge Residential Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4900 Serrania Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 340-6305
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 340-6305
Gr: 7-12
Phoenix Academy Residential Education Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
11600 Eldrige Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 897-6213
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 897-6213
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Resnik Camp High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 940-4211
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 940-4211
Gr: 7-12
Scobee Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Scott Joseph Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28700 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-8444
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-8444
Gr: 7-12
Scudder Kenyon Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28750 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-5957
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-5957
Gr: 7-12
Smith Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90242, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90242, CA include Rockey Glenn Camp, Road To Success Academy At Campus Kilpatrick and Afflerbaugh-paige Camp.
How many public high schools are located in 90242?
8 public high schools are located in 90242.
What is the racial composition of students in 90242?
90242 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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