Top 10 Best Downey Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 8,433 students in Downey, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Downey, CA are Rockey Glenn Camp, Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center and Woodruff Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downey, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Downey have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Downey, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Downey High School, with 96% 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 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Downey, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockey Glenn Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 N. Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Grades: 7-10
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Downey High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11040 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Grades: 9-12
| 4,314 students
Rank: #55.
Warren (Earl) High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8141 De Palma St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Grades: 9-12
| 3,451 students
Rank: #66.
Kirby Dorothy Camp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 S. Mcdonnell Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Grades: 7-12
| 51 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Afflerbaugh-paige Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6621 N. Stephens Ranch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Central Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 E.lake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #99.
Road To Success At Campus Kilpatrick
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
427 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #1010.
Nidorf Barry J.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Grades: 6-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbus (Christopher) High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 10-12
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Los Angeles County Rop
Vocational School
9300 Imperial Hwy. Clark Bldg.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6850
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Downey, California

Downey, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
1301 N. Las Virgenes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 222-1130
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
9300 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
Grades: K-12
| 208 students
7285 E. Quill Dr.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
42230 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1351
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
433 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-5938
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
42220 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1314
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
4900 Serrania Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 340-6305
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
11600 Eldrige Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 897-6213
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
P.o. Box 7017
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 940-4211
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
28700 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-8444
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
28750 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-5957
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Downey, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Downey, CA include Rockey Glenn Camp, Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center and Woodruff Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Downey, CA?
12 public high schools are located in Downey, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Downey, CA?
Downey, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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