Columbus (Christopher) High
Downey, CA · Downey Unified
Alternative school · Grades 11-12 · Suburb, large
1,359th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 11%· Stable
12330 Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552NCES ID 061146001262Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Columbus (Christopher) High 1,359th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2015 to 11th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 132 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 466 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.2% | 89.3% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 6.5% | 5.4% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 8.1% | 3.6% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $934K in zip 90241 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Columbus (Christopher) High
- –Woodruff AcademyDowney Unified · 0 mi awayCompare
- –Los Angeles County ROPLos Angeles County ROP · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- #384Downey HighDowney Unified · 1.5 mi away384th of 1,528
ELA 65% ▲50 · Math 38% ▲37Compare - #568Norwalk HighNorwalk-La Mirada Unified · 1.6 mi away568th of 1,528
ELA 62% ▲47 · Math 26% ▲25Compare - #326Warren (Earl) HighDowney Unified · 1.7 mi away326th of 1,528
ELA 73% ▲58 · Math 36% ▲35Compare - #904Bellflower HighBellflower Unified · 1.8 mi away904th of 1,528
ELA 47% ▲32 · Math 17% ▲16Compare - #252Santa Fe HighWhittier Union High · 2.1 mi away252nd of 1,528
ELA 69% ▲54 · Math 49% ▲48Compare - #753Paramount HighParamount Unified · 2.3 mi away753rd of 1,528
ELA 56% ▲41 · Math 18% ▲17Compare
What school district is Columbus (Christopher) High in?
Columbus (Christopher) High is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Columbus (Christopher) High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbus (Christopher) High 1,359th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Columbus (Christopher) High?
Hispanic 89%, Black 5%, White 4%, Two or more races 1% (466 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbus (Christopher) High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90241 is $934K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.