High Schools in Downey Unified


Summary:

The Downey Unified School District in California is home to four high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the district, with Downey High and Warren (Earl) High standing out as the top-performing schools, while Columbus (Christopher) High and Woodruff Academy face more challenges.

Downey High and Warren (Earl) High are the highest-ranked schools in the district, with statewide rankings in the top 25% of California high schools. These schools boast high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Columbus (Christopher) High has the lowest statewide ranking, a lower graduation rate, and much lower proficiency rates across all subject areas.

The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Columbus (Christopher) High and Woodruff Academy. Additionally, all four schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for additional support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by these schools and their student populations. The performance disparities within the Downey Unified district highlight the importance of identifying and addressing the factors that contribute to these differences in academic outcomes.

District Detail

 11627 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241-7017

 (562) 469-6500

SchoolDigger Rank:
562nd of 1568 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 22,328

Primary Schools: 13
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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