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Downey High School
  • Public
  • DOWNEY, CA
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Public School
Downey Unified School DistrictDowney High School
#428 in Best Public High Schools in California
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • DOWNEY, CA
  • 726 reviews
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    Academics at Downey High School

    Academics
    A minus
    Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%

    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    64%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    29%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    69%
    AP Enrollment
    19%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Low
    AP Science Enrollment
    Average
    Number of AP Courses Offered
    17
    AP Other Enrollment
    High
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    Average
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    1130
    595 responses
    Math
    560
    Verbal
    560
    Average ACT
    25
    79 responses
    Math
    24
    Reading
    25
    English
    24
    Science
    25
    Test Prep Options
    Learn More
    • 200-Point SAT & 4-Point ACT Score Improvement Guarantees
    • Save $200 When You Enroll Online

    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

    • Psychology
      297 Students
    • Business
      269 Students
    • Biology
      214 Students
    • Nursing
      187 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      135 Students
    • Computer Science
      98 Students
    • Political Science and Government
      95 Students
    • Criminology
      83 Students
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      83 Students
    • Mechanical Engineering
      81 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 107 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      16%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      66%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      18%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 89 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      34%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      46%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      19%
    • Not seriously at all. They're more interested in socializing and partying.
      1%

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