For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,888 students in 90241, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90241, CA are Woodruff Academy, Downey High School and Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 90241 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 90241, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 90241 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Warren (Earl) High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 90241, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodruff Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Downey High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11040 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7301
Gr: 9-12 | 3,936 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: 32% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9625 Van Ruiten St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3571
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Warren (Earl) High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8141 De Palma St.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 869-7306
Gr: 9-12 | 3,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Columbus (Christopher) High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12330 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3552
Gr: 10-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
90241, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P.o. Box 7017
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 904-3579
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 90241, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90241, CA include Woodruff Academy, Downey High School and Downey Unified Virtual Academy At Lynn L. Pace Educational Center.
How many public high schools are located in 90241?
5 public high schools are located in 90241.
What is the racial composition of students in 90241?
90241 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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