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Best High Schools in Zip Code 90241

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8,042

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Top rankedWarren (Earl) High582^nd of 2,162 California high schools

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Summary:

This analysis covers four high schools in zip code 90241, serving grades 9-12 in Downey, California, all part of the Downey Unified school district.

Parents will find two large, high-performing comprehensive high schools: Warren (Earl) High and Downey High. Warren High leads in English proficiency and Downey High boasts the highest graduation rate and best attendance, with both schools ranking well above state averages. In contrast, the smaller Columbus (Christopher) High and the very small Woodruff Academy face significant challenges, with much lower test scores and very high chronic absenteeism, despite having more resources per student.

A key takeaway is the stark difference in performance between the school types, with the two comprehensive schools excelling while the alternative schools struggle. An interesting pattern across the district is a sharp drop in science proficiency in 12th grade, which may warrant investigation. Overall, the Downey Unified district's average is lifted by its strong comprehensive high schools, but the data highlights a need for targeted support at its smaller alternative schools to address attendance and academic outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbus (Christopher) High	Public	9-12	12330 Woodruff Ave.	Downey	90241	Los Angeles County	Downey Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 904-3552	368	23	16.2	89.9%	16 (4.3%)	9 (2.4%)	335 (91.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	10.4	2001^st of 2162 public high schools	7.4%		11.9	1955^th of 2159 public high schools	9.4%	46		3.3		4.6	15.5	15.5	0.8	0.8	$43,004	$42,388	$616
Downey High	Public	9-12	11040 Brookshire Ave.	Downey	90241	Los Angeles County	Downey Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 869-7301	4,051	170	23.8	79.2%	183 (4.5%)	113 (2.8%)	3,589 (88.6%)	123 (3.0%)	2 (0.0%)	14 (0.3%)	26 (0.6%)	67.3	650^th of 2162 public high schools	69.9%		64.3	670^th of 2159 public high schools	69.0%	20	25.8	36.4	6.1	30.6	64.8	64.8	38.4	38.4	$18,764	$18,312	$452
Warren (Earl) High	Public	9-12	8141 De Palma St.	Downey	90241	Los Angeles County	Downey Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 869-7306	3,609	148	24.3	79.8%	140 (3.9%)	148 (4.1%)	3,212 (89.0%)	68 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	9 (0.2%)	26 (0.7%)	70.8	582^nd of 2162 public high schools	73.1%		66.8	619^th of 2159 public high schools	71.3%	37	30.0	35.1	11.8	32.3	72.7	72.7	36.3	36.3	$19,457	$19,014	$443
Woodruff Academy	Public	7-12	12330 Woodruff Ave.	Downey	90241	Los Angeles County	Downey Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(562) 904-3552	14	2	7.8	78.6%	1 (7.1%)	1 (7.1%)	12 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				0.0					$43,004	$42,388	$616

Cities Near Zip Code 90241

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Downey	0.24 mi	23	327^th
Norwalk	1.95 mi	22	397^th
Bell Gardens	1.99 mi	7	758^th
Pico Rivera	2.24 mi	15	523^rd
Santa Fe Springs	2.3 mi	5	229^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.