Downtown Business High

1200 West Colton St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026

819 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Downtown Business High School (often referred to as **Downtown Magnets High School**) is a prestigious, high-achieving magnet school located in the heart of Los Angeles. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, it is consistently ranked among the top secondary schools in California and the nation. The school is renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes preparation for competitive universities and professional success, offering specialized pathways in business, technology, and engineering.

What distinguishes the school is its diverse, metropolitan environment and its focus on creating a bridge between high school education and real-world application. By leveraging its strategic downtown location, the school fosters a professional atmosphere where students engage in project-based learning and extracurricular programs that mirror workplace challenges. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, Downtown Magnets provides a demanding yet supportive environment designed to prepare highly motivated students for the complexities of global business and higher education.

819

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Downtown Business High
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	470
Black	19
Asian	275
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
470 (57.4%)
Asian
275 (33.6%)
White
31 (3.8%)
Black
19 (2.3%)
Two or More
19 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(213)481-0371
Website:	http://downtownmagnets.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	625
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 228

Grade 10 217

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 172