- Downey High reported a higher graduating cohort than Norwalk High (912 vs. 442).
- Downey High reported a higher chronically absent students than Norwalk High (980 vs. 608).
- Norwalk High reported a higher dual enrollment than Downey High (256 vs. 17).
- Graduation rates are within 1 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Downey High reported a higher chronically absent students than Norwalk High (980 vs. 608).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Downey High reported a higher graduating cohort than Norwalk High (912 vs. 442).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Norwalk High reported a higher dual enrollment than Downey High (256 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Downey High reported a higher violent incidents than Norwalk High (85 vs. 26).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Downey High reported a higher students per counselor than Norwalk High (431.2:1 vs. 286.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
32 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Downey High
$18,147.86
Norwalk High
$19,207.26
Local revenue share
Downey High
20.9%
Norwalk High
23.9%
State revenue share
Downey High
69.3%
Norwalk High
63.2%
Federal revenue share
Downey High
9.8%
Norwalk High
12.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Downey High
31.2%
Norwalk High
28.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.