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 (2025)
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
23.9:1 — 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
کلیدي حقایق
SectorPublic
د ښوونځي ډول ډولRegular
د کچې کچهHigh
Grade Span9–12
ولسوالۍ Downey Unified
County6037
د ښار د ښار په اړهDowney
ZIP90241
چارټر ښوونځی No
د مقناطیس ښوونځيNo
د لومړي سرلیک INo
UC/CSU (A-G) completion (2025)66.3%
NCES School ID061146001264
Source: CA CDE cohort outcomes (2025)
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment4,051
White4.5%
Hispanic / Latino88.6%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races0.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 (2025)