CaliforniaSchoolsWarren (Earl) High

Warren (Earl) High

PublicRegularGrades 912
Downey, California · Downey Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students3,609
Student:Teacher24.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch80%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
3,609
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
80%+14.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Warren (Earl) High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Downey, California. The school enrolls 3,609 students. It is part of the Downey Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
3,609 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDowney Unified
County6037
CityDowney
ZIP90241
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061146001278

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment3,609
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino88.8%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races0.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
88.8%
Black
2.4%
Asian
3.4%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %80%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)