Downey High vs Polytechnic High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downey High
Downey · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,051 students
Polytechnic High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,890 students
| Measure | Downey High Downey, California | Polytechnic High Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,343 | #519 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12487 of 16,910 | #10287 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 4,051 | 3,890 |
| Enrollment | 4,051 | 3,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Downey | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polytechnic High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 33.7).
- •Polytechnic High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 79.2%).
- •Polytechnic High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.0).
- •Downey High is the larger school with 4,051 students compared with 3,890.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downey High better than Polytechnic High?
On the Success Index (US), Polytechnic High ranks higher (42.7 vs 33.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Downey High and Polytechnic High?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Downey and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downey High: 4,051. Polytechnic High: 3,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downey High and Polytechnic High rank in California?
Downey High is 735th of 1,343 and Polytechnic High is 519th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).