Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Columbus (Christopher) High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus (Christopher) High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbus (Christopher) High School's student population of 368 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbus (Christopher) High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus (Christopher) High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus (Christopher) High School's ranking?
Columbus (Christopher) High School is ranked #9251 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus (Christopher) High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus (Christopher) High School is 88%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbus (Christopher) High School?
368 students attend Columbus (Christopher) High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Columbus (Christopher) High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus (Christopher) High School?
Columbus (Christopher) High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Columbus (Christopher) High School offer ?
Columbus (Christopher) High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbus (Christopher) High School part of?
Columbus (Christopher) High School is part of Downey Unified School District.
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