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Smith Camp High School (Closed 2023)

5300 W. Ave. L
Downey, CA 90242
Smith Camp High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (17-18)
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
<50%
37%
(15-16)
<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(17-18)
n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(17-18)
25%
54%
Black
(17-18)
68%
6%
White
(17-18)
2%
24%
Hawaiian
(17-18)
5%
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
n/a
4%
n/a
(16-17)
<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
91%
49%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smith Camp High School?
The graduation rate of Smith Camp High School is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Smith Camp High School?
37 students attend Smith Camp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Smith Camp High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Smith Camp High School offer ?
Smith Camp High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Smith Camp High School part of?

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