Serving 466 students in grades 10-12, Columbus (Christopher) High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Columbus (Christopher) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Columbus (Christopher) High School's student population of 466 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Columbus (Christopher) High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus (Christopher) High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9299 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Columbus (Christopher) High School is ranked #9299 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus (Christopher) High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus (Christopher) High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbus (Christopher) High School?
466 students attend Columbus (Christopher) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Columbus (Christopher) High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus (Christopher) High School?
Columbus (Christopher) High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Columbus (Christopher) High School offer ?
Columbus (Christopher) High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Columbus (Christopher) High School part of?
Columbus (Christopher) High School is part of Downey Unified School District.
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