At a glance
Reported students
368
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
757
Columbus (Christopher) High: 368 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Columbus (Christopher) High
Columbus (Christopher) High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Downey. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Downey Unified. NCES reports 368 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (91%) and White (4.3%). English learners represent 20.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 29.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Columbus (Christopher) High
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 29.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.18
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic91%
- Black2.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Downey Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodruff Academy
High · Grades 07–12
14 reported students
Warren (Earl) High
High · Grades 08–12
3,609 reported students
Downey High
High · Grades 08–12
4,051 reported students
Old River Elementary
Elementary · Grades 04–05
540 reported students
Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
633 reported students
Public schools near Columbus (Christopher) High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodruff Academy High · Downey Unified | 07–12 | 14 | under 0.1 mi |
| Los Angeles County ROP High · Los Angeles County ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Downey High High · Downey Unified | 08–12 | 4,051 | 1.5 mi |
| Norwalk High High · Norwalk-La Mirada Unified | 09–12 | 2,075 | 1.6 mi |
| Bellflower High High · Bellflower Unified | 07–12 | 1,997 | 1.7 mi |
| Warren (Earl) High High · Downey Unified | 08–12 | 3,609 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Columbus (Christopher) High
What grades does Columbus (Christopher) High serve?
Columbus (Christopher) High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Downey Unified.
How many students attend Columbus (Christopher) High?
Columbus (Christopher) High reported 368 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 336 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbus (Christopher) High?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 368 students and 22.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Columbus (Christopher) High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Columbus (Christopher) High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Downey Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Columbus (Christopher) High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Columbus (Christopher) High in?
Columbus (Christopher) High is part of Downey Unified, based in Downey, CA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Columbus (Christopher) High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodruff Academy (under 0.1 mi), Los Angeles County ROP (0.8 mi), Downey High (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.