Downtown Magnets High School

Downtown Magnets High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1081 W Temple St,  Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.9
4.1
903 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jared Du Pree
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
57.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
31.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
6.8%
State Average
9.9%
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
261:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
58.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
32.4%
Black
4%
White
2.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Niche Standout HS in California
#5 Best Magnet HS in California
#6 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 468 Students
University of California - Irvine 334 Students
University of Southern California 302 Students
University of California - Berkeley 299 Students
University of California - San Diego 253 Students
University of California - Davis 184 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 183 Students
California State University - Northridge 179 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 161 Students
California State University - Long Beach 156 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 145 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Nursing 109 Students
Biology 80 Students
Computer Science 73 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Economics 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Pre-Law Studies 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 330 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/13/2024
Downtown Magnets High School is a top school that has good and accessible resources into getting you college ready. The campus is great, spacious and moderately clean. The staff and teachers are super friendly and approachable. There are no teachers there who is not difficult to talk. They are committed and dedicated in their role into shaping the young students of DMHS.
4.0 Senior
5/27/2023
The teachers and staffs teach student that working hard now will help them in the future and that your actions have consequences that will affect you in the future. For example, a student is not paying attention in class or not doing their homework, it will cost them their grade.
5.0 Senior
3/18/2023
I really loved my experience in downtown. The science and math courses are nice but I think they need more different art and music courses.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 17 Reviews
3.0 parent
2/25/2020
Very bad experience I choose this school for my child because I thought it was the best. I was wrong
3.0 other
11/27/2018
This school has achieved outstanding academic achievement that makes it stand out in Los Angeles, but unfortunately, this has dwindled in recent years. The environment at the campus is extremely competitive amongst students, and the stressful feeling is excessively seen throughout the entire year. D...
5.0 student
5/17/2018
I would rate this school experience a 9/10 because most of the adults in this school are nice and respectful to students around and they're taking responsibility most of the time.
5.0 parent
1/26/2015
I don't know why this school only gets a rating of 7 on comparison with similar schools because this school is great! My son chose to go to DMHS because of the computer programming track and it has been well worth the effort of getting up at 5:30 AM to catch the school bus to downtown. This is a sma...

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Downtown Magnets High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Los Angeles, CA and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 903 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Downtown Magnets High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $700,791. Discover additional schools in the area, like Academic Leadership Community Miguel Contreras Learning Complex, Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts, Belmont High School, and more. Learn more about what Los Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Downtown Magnets High School.

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