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
Ключові факти
SectorPublic
Тип школиRegular
Рівень High
Grade Span9–12
Дистрикт Downey Unified
County6037
Города Города Downey
ZIP90241
У чартерній школіNo
Магнітна школаNo
Титул 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)