Downtown Magnets High School is an alternate magnet high school located in the Temple-Beaudry neighborhood near Downtown Los Angeles. The school belongs to the Downtown/MacArthur Park Community of Schools and houses three magnet programs: Business, and Electronic Information, and the International Baccalaureate.
Serving 857 students in grades 9-12, Downtown Business High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downtown Business High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Downtown Business High School's student population of 857 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Green, Yellow, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Downtown Business High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downtown Business High School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1412 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
34%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sun
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtown Business High School's ranking?
Downtown Business High School is ranked #1412 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Downtown Business High School often compared to?
Downtown Business High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward R. Roybal Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Downtown Business High School?
The graduation rate of Downtown Business High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Downtown Business High School?
857 students attend Downtown Business High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Downtown Business High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Downtown Business High School?
Downtown Business High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Downtown Business High School offer ?
Downtown Business High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Downtown Business High School part of?
Downtown Business High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Downtown Business High School located?
Downtown Business High School is located in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in Downtown Los Angeles.
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