Downey High

4,051 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Downey High School, located at 11040 Brookshire Avenue in Downey, California, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Downey Unified School District. As one of the district’s two primary comprehensive high schools, it boasts a long-standing tradition in the community, characterized by a diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for both higher education and career paths. The campus serves as a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement, fostering a strong sense of school spirit known as the "Downey Viking" pride.

Beyond its core curriculum, Downey High offers a variety of specialized programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and a wide array of clubs and competitive sports teams. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student success, encouraging involvement in performing arts, student government, and community service. By maintaining high standards for academic achievement and personal development, the school continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of students in the Los Angeles County area.

4,051

Total Students

169.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Downey High
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	3,589
Black	113
Asian	123
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
3,589 (88.6%)
White
183 (4.5%)
Asian
123 (3.0%)
Black
113 (2.8%)
Two or More
26 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Downey Unified
Phone:	(562)869-7301
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	4,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	169.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,567
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	641

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1,113

Grade 10 1,019

Grade 11 986

Grade 12 933