Downey High School serves 4,303 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4,303 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Downey High School's student population of 4,303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 177 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
4,303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
177 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Downey High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downey High School?
The graduation rate of Downey High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Downey High School?
4,303 students attend Downey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Downey High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downey High School?
Downey High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Downey High School offer ?
Downey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Downey High School part of?
Downey High School is part of Downey Unified School District.
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