Downey High
Downey, CA · Downey Unified · Grades 9-12
384th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
Downey High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Downey High 384th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2015 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Downey High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,938 students tested
Downey High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,936 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.9% | 89.4% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 6.5% | 4.0% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.1% | 3.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.6% | 2.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Downey High
Typical home value $934K in zip 90241 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Downey High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Warren (Earl) HighDowney Unified · 0.7 mi away326th of 1,528
ELA 73% · Math 36% - –Woodruff AcademyDowney Unified · 1.5 mi away
- 2Columbus (Christopher) HighDowney Unified · 1.5 mi away1,359th of 1,528
ELA 15% · Math 1% - –Los Angeles County ROPLos Angeles County ROP · 1.5 mi away
- –Los Padrinos Juvenile HallLos Angeles County Office of Education · 2 mi away
- 9Santa Fe HighWhittier Union High · 2.2 mi away252nd of 1,528
ELA 69% · Math 49% - 8Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics at Legacy High School ComplexLos Angeles Unified · 2.9 mi away379th of 1,528
ELA 70% · Math 34% - 5Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School ComplexLos Angeles Unified · 2.9 mi away872nd of 1,528
ELA 52% · Math 14%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Downey High in?
Downey High is part of the Downey Unified district in Downey, California.
Is Downey High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Downey High 384th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Downey High?
Hispanic 89%, White 4%, Asian 3%, Black 3% (3,936 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Downey 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.