Downey High School

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Downey High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11040 Brookshire Ave,  Downey, CA
Downey Unified School District
4.1
4.7
4,314 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Houts
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
170
Full Time Teachers
170
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
68.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
6
Equity
5
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
14.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
4.7%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
430:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
88.6%
White
4.5%
Black
2.8%
Asian
2%
Filipino
1%
Two or more races
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#141 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Long Beach 1,077 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 939 Students
University of California - Irvine 804 Students
University of Southern California 598 Students
California State University, Fullerton 584 Students
University of California - San Diego 580 Students
University of California - Berkeley 560 Students
Cerritos College 467 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 420 Students
San Francisco State University 412 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 329 Students
Business 293 Students
Biology 250 Students
Nursing 206 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 129 Students
Political Science and Government 107 Students
Criminology 98 Students
Computer Science 94 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 94 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 91 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 624 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/25/2026
It was a great school and had a lot of resources and extra curricular activities, despite me not partaking in any. They also had a lot of college resources that I also didn't use but were available.
5.0 Sophomore
10/5/2025
My experience with Downey High School had been amazing. The school spirit is high, especially between the Warren VS Downey football games. The school offer so much things, like sports, sport medicine, jazz, welding, and more. Ever since I joined a sport, tennis, I made many friends and life-long bonds and memories with them. Many of the teachers here are so kind. Overall I had a great experience in this school.
5.0 Senior
4/11/2025
Overall, I like the school culture, especially during spirit week. The best part of the school is being able to connect with people in different cultures. The part I would like to see change is having more chances to interact with lower classmen.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/15/2026
La escuela cuenta con muchos recursos para el exito de nuestros hijos, clases AP, Dual, una gran variedad de clubs, muchisimos deportes y actividades extracurriculares, en fin de verdad es una excelente escuela.Los maestros excelentes en su mayoria y dispuestos a ayudar a todos los alumnos que se ac...
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5.0 parent
11/20/2024
Es una excelente escuela, tiene muy buenos maestros y muy bien preparados de acuerdo a cada nivel de clase, las clases AP's tienen maestros a nivel doctorado tal como debe de ser una clase universitaria, en las clases de honores tambien muy buenos maestros.Los consejeros tambien siempre estan a nues...
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5.0 parent
2/21/2023
Excelentes instalaciones, muy buenos maestros y un entorno estudiantil muy agradable.Estoy muy contenta con la educacion academica de mis hijas en esta escuela Downey High School.
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5.0 parent
1/29/2020
Awesome school have enjoyed my time there.
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Downey High School

Downey High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Downey, CA and is served by the Downey Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 4,314 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Downey High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Warren High School, Legacy High School Complex, Paramount High School, and more. Learn more about what Downey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Downey High School.

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