Downey Adult School

12340 Woodruff Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Downey Adult School serves 953 students (85% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 953 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • 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

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-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
28 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
8

Student Body

The student population of Downey Adult School has declined by 72% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Downey Adult School diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 98% over five years.
Total Enrollment
953 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
807 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
146 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
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
60%
46%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
16%
23%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
89%
42%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Veronica Alvarado, Clinical Medical Assistant -
    • Matthew Carstairs, EMT -

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Downey Adult School?
Downey Adult School famous alumni include: Veronica Alvarado, Clinical Medical Assistant and Matthew Carstairs, EMT.
What is Downey Adult School's ranking?
Downey Adult School ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 953 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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