Downey Adult School

12340 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
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  • Downey Adult School (DAS) provides accessible, career-focused education and workforce training designed to help adults build skills, earn industry-recognized credentials, and achieve their professional goals. Serving the Downey community and surrounding areas, DAS offers a diverse range of Career Technical Education programs, including healthcare, dental assisting, esthetics, massage therapy, welding, and other high-demand career fields. With flexible scheduling, hands-on training, student support services, and pathways to employment, Downey Adult School is committed to preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

School Highlights

Downey Adult School serves 1,697 students (79% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,697 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Downey Adult School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Downey Adult School
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1940
Total Faculty
28 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
12
9
AccreditationAccred.
Council on Occupational Education (COE)

Student Body

The student population of Downey Adult School has declined by 51% over five years.
The Downey Adult School diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 98% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,697 students
6,850 students
# Full-Time Students
1,333 students
1,034 students
# Part-Time Students
364 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
953 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
807 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
146 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
56%
46%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
9%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
89%
42%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$45,598
$46,345

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
85%
Acceptance Rate
100%
96%

Sports

Colors
Blue, White
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Veronica Alvarado, Clinical Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting student became DAS instructor
    • Matthew Carstairs, EMT - EMT student became DAS instructor
    • Daniel Estrada - EMT student became DAS instructor
    • Victor Valezquez - Medical Assisting student became DAS instructor
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Downey Adult School?
The acceptance rate of Downey Adult School is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 96%.
Who are famous alumni from Downey Adult School?
Downey Adult School famous alumni include: Veronica Alvarado, Clinical Medical Assistant, Matthew Carstairs, EMT, Daniel Estrada and Victor Valezquez.
What is Downey Adult School's ranking?
Downey Adult School ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,697 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Theatre of Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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