Serving 819 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 18:1 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- 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 819 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
819 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
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
18:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Yellow, Gold
School Mascot
Sun
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 86.2%.
How many students attend Downtown Business High School?
819 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, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Downtown Business High School?
Downtown Business High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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