Skip to main content

Average

#6515 of 9,539 schools in CA

Kirby Dorothy Camp

High School · Los Angeles County Office of Education · Downey, CA

A Los Angeles County Office of Education high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9300 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA 90242

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 0% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 49.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-55.9 pts
Overall Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
District spending per student$192,007
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Kirby Dorothy Camp score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 12-year record (2010–2021).

Show all 10 years
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Kirby Dorothy Camp sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$83,238

Median home value

$676,100

Median rent

$1,874/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

52.4%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
James A. Garfield Senior HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–121.2 mi2,223Compare →
Monterey ContinuationEnrollment path unverified6.09–121.3 mi39Compare →
Siatech Academy SouthCharter · enrollment unverified4.310–121.6 mi198Compare →
Collegiate Charter High School of Los AngelesCharter · enrollment unverified5.89–121.7 mi174Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Los Angeles County Office of Education

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$192,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Kirby Dorothy Camp is listed in Los Angeles County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kirby Dorothy Camp

Kirby Dorothy Camp is a public high school in Downey, CA, part of Los Angeles County Office of Education, serving approximately 51 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,515 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kirby Dorothy Camp

What grades does Kirby Dorothy Camp serve?

Kirby Dorothy Camp serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Kirby Dorothy Camp?

Kirby Dorothy Camp has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirby Dorothy Camp?

The student-teacher ratio at Kirby Dorothy Camp is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kirby Dorothy Camp rank in CA?

Kirby Dorothy Camp ranks #6,515 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Kirby Dorothy Camp's MySchoolScout rating?

Kirby Dorothy Camp has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Kirby Dorothy Camp?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirby Dorothy Camp has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Kirby Dorothy Camp a charter school?

No, Kirby Dorothy Camp is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kirby Dorothy Camp a Title I school?

No, Kirby Dorothy Camp is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirby Dorothy Camp?

94.1% of students at Kirby Dorothy Camp 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
51
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
4-Year Graduation
49.5%
Area population (ZIP 90242)
40,983
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
37.4
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 90242; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.