D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Columbus (Christopher) High

📚 10 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 12330 Woodruff Ave., Downey, CA 90241
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 3% proficient · 12th percentile in California
Graduation
C+
77% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
466
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%12/100reading 18th percentile, math 6th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%46/10077% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%80/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −40 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−31 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−35 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate77% (+1 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic17%3%reading -29 pts, math -19 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income17%3%reading -28 pts, math -19 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 12330 Woodruff Ave.
City Downey
ZIP Code 90241
District 0611460
NCES School ID 061146001262
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90241

Understanding the community around Columbus (Christopher) High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,220
Per Capita Income $35,676
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%
High School or Higher 80.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $707,200
Median Rent $1,775
Owner-Occupied 41.9%
Renter-Occupied 58.1%
View full data for ZIP 90241 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Columbus (Christopher) High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 61.6%
Female 38.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 89.3%
Black 5.4%
White 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 466
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Columbus (Christopher) High?
Columbus (Christopher) High has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Columbus (Christopher) High?
Columbus (Christopher) High has 466 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does Columbus (Christopher) High serve?
Columbus (Christopher) High serves grades 10 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Columbus (Christopher) High receive per student?
Columbus (Christopher) High receives $19,100 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Columbus (Christopher) High in 90241 ▼
Avg Home Value
$929,765
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,277
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
58.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026