School Highlights
Downey Adult School serves 1,013 students (12% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Downey Adult School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Downey Adult School
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Downey Adult School has declined by 74% over five years.
The Downey Adult School diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,013 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
118 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
895 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
118 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
895 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a
% Asian
6%
13%
% Hispanic
n/a
47%
% Black
80%
7%
% White
1%
23%
% Hawaiian
6%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8773%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
45%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
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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