Woodruff Academy in Downey, CA

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

1.78

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

7.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

9th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

757

Woodruff Academy: 14 reported students.

State peer staffing position

7th percentile

7.9:1 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: 9
Teachers (FTE): 1.1
Student–teacher ratio: 8.2:1

What the reported data says about Woodruff Academy

Woodruff Academy is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Downey. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Downey Unified. NCES reports 14 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 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, 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 (85.7%) and White (7.1%). English learners represent 22.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 33.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Woodruff Academy

1How do the reported 7.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.78 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 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 22.2%
Students with disabilities: 33.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 78.6%
Lunch program: Missing

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.2
Nurses (FTE): 0.06
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 0.01

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White7.1%
Hispanic85.7%
Black7.1%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Columbus (Christopher) High

High · Grades 09–12

368 reported students

Warren (Earl) High

High · Grades 08–12

3,609 reported students

Downey High

High · Grades 08–12

4,051 reported students

Pace (Lynn L.) Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–03

Enrollment not reported

Old River Elementary

Elementary · Grades 04–05

540 reported students

Ward (E. W.) Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

543 reported students

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Public schools near Woodruff Academy

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
Columbus (Christopher) High High · Downey Unified	09–12	368	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

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Frequently asked questions about Woodruff Academy

What grades does Woodruff Academy serve?

Woodruff Academy reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Downey Unified.

How many students attend Woodruff Academy?

Woodruff Academy reported 14 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 9 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodruff Academy?

The calculated ratio is 7.9:1, based on 14 students and 1.78 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 Woodruff Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Woodruff Academy 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 Woodruff Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

78.6% 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 Woodruff Academy in?

Woodruff Academy 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 Woodruff Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Columbus (Christopher) High (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.