For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 8,712 students in Downey, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Downey, CA are Rockey Glenn Camp, downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center and Woodruff Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downey, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Downey have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Downey, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Downey High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Downey, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rockey Glenn Camp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 N. Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 599-8435
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Grades: K-12
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 7-12
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Downey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11040 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Grades: 9-12
| 4,063 students
Rank: #55.
Warren (Earl) High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8141 De Palma St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Grades: 9-12
| 3,437 students
Rank: #66.
Kirby Dorothy Camp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S. Mcdonnell Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 263-5106
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Afflerbaugh-paige Camp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6621 N. Stephens Ranch Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Downey, CA 90242
(909) 593-4926
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Central Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E.lake Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Downey, CA 90242
(323) 225-4362
Grades: 6-12
| 138 students
Rank: #99.
Road To Success Academy At Campus Kilpatrick
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
427 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-1225
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Nidorf Barry J.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Rank: #1111.
Columbus (Christopher) High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Grades: 10-12
| 492 students
Rank: n/an/a
Los Angeles County Rop
Vocational School
9300 Imperial Hwy. Clark Bldg.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6850
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 922-6850
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Downey, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Opportunity Programs (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
12830 Columbia Way
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8203
Grades: K-12
| 53 students
Gonzales David Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1301 N. Las Virgenes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 222-1130
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 222-1130
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Jarvis Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Los Angeles County Special Education (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9300 Imperial Hwy.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-8306
Grades: K-12
| 208 students
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7285 E. Quill Dr.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-6648
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Mcnair Camp High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Mendenhall William Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
42230 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1351
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1351
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Miller Fred C. Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
433 S. Encinal Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-5938
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 889-5938
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Munz John Camp High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
42220 N. Lake Hughes Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1314
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 724-1314
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Onizuka Camp High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Pacific Lodge Residential Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4900 Serrania Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 340-6305
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 340-6305
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Phoenix Academy Residential Education Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
11600 Eldrige Ave.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 897-6213
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 897-6213
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 7017
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Resnik Camp High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 940-4211
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 940-4211
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Scobee Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Scott Joseph Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28700 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-8444
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-8444
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Scudder Kenyon Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28750 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-5957
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 296-5957
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Smith Camp High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Downey, CA 90242
(661) 723-1155
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Downey, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Downey, CA include Rockey Glenn Camp, downey unified virtual academy at lynn l. pace Educational center and Woodruff Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Downey?
12 public high schools are located in Downey.
What is the racial composition of students in Downey?
Downey public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Downey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Downey include: Warren (Earl) High School vs. Downey High School, Downey High School vs. Warren (Earl) High School
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