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#3881 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Warren (earl) High
High School · Downey Unified · Downey, CA
A Downey Unified high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8141 De Palma St., Downey, CA 90241
- Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Warren (earl) High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Warren (earl) High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 3,936 | Compare → |
| St. Pius X St. Matthias AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| St Pius X - St. Matthias High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| St Pius-st. Matthias AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 451 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Downey Unified
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Warren (earl) High is listed in Downey Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Warren (earl) High
Warren (earl) High is a public high school in Downey, CA, part of Downey Unified, serving approximately 3,471 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,881 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Warren (earl) High
What grades does Warren (earl) High serve?
Warren (earl) High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Warren (earl) High?
Warren (earl) High has an enrollment of approximately 3,471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren (earl) High?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren (earl) High is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Warren (earl) High rank in CA?
Warren (earl) High ranks #3,881 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Warren (earl) High's MySchoolScout rating?
Warren (earl) High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Warren (earl) High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren (earl) High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Warren (earl) High a charter school?
No, Warren (earl) High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Warren (earl) High a Title I school?
No, Warren (earl) High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warren (earl) High?
70.0% of students at Warren (earl) 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 144
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (562) 869-7306
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- 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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