Overview
Downey High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Downey, California. The school enrolls 4,051 students. It is part of the Downey Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
4,051 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts Key Facts
SectorPublic
স্কুল টাইপ Regular
স্তর স্তরHigh
Grade Span9–12
জেলাDowney Unified
County6037
সিটি সিটিDowney
ZIP90241
চার্টার স্কুলNo
ম্যাগনেট স্কুলNo
শিরোনাম INo
NCES School ID061146001264
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment4,051
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino88.4%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)