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#6207 of 9,539 schools in CA
Columbus (christopher) High
High School · Downey Unified · Downey, CA
A Downey Unified high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12330 Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA 90241
- Math 1% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 13% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbus (christopher) High score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbus (christopher) High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,375
Median home value
$770,100
Median rent
$1,884/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
41.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodruff AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Calvary Chapel ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Calvary Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Cedar House AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Downey Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #18 of 20
- District spending per student
- $18,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus (christopher) High is listed in Downey Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus (christopher) High
Columbus (christopher) High is a public high school in Downey, CA, part of Downey Unified, serving approximately 466 students in grades 10th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,207 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus (christopher) High
What grades does Columbus (christopher) High serve?
Columbus (christopher) High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbus (christopher) High?
Columbus (christopher) High has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus (christopher) High?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus (christopher) High is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus (christopher) High rank in CA?
Columbus (christopher) High ranks #6,207 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Columbus (christopher) High's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus (christopher) High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbus (christopher) High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus (christopher) High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbus (christopher) High a charter school?
No, Columbus (christopher) High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus (christopher) High a Title I school?
No, Columbus (christopher) High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus (christopher) High?
76.8% of students at Columbus (christopher) High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.0%
- Phone
- (562) 904-3552
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90241)
- 45,484
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90241; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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