Downey High

Downey High sits in the heart of Downey, a tight-knit suburban city in southeast Los Angeles County that has a strong sense of local pride and a community that genuinely shows up for its schools. With solid English and math scores landing in the upper third statewide, this is a school that performs reliably well and serves families looking for a grounded, community-connected high school experience without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of more competitive districts. Families who value school spirit, a diverse student body, and a city with deep roots — Downey is famously the hometown of the Carpenters and one of the few LA-area cities with a real small-town feel — will find a lot to like here.