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Kirby Dorothy Camp

9300 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA, 90242

About Kirby Dorothy Camp

Kirby Dorothy Camp is a specialized public high school in Commerce, California, near Downey. It teaches students in grades 9 through 12. It is a one-of-a-kind school in the Los Angeles County Office of Education, with about 50 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 12:1. The school is known as one of the best because it has a diverse student body, with 92% of students coming from minority groups and 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. Kirby Dorothy Camp is a school that focuses on giving students the academic help they need and personalized learning. It is set up to meet the needs of each student. The school gives students the chance to take tests like the SAT and ACT to help them reach their college and career goals. The academy is still one of the best schools for providing fair educational resources, thanks to an investment of about $20,381 per student. In the end, the school is known for its commitment to helping students become more resilient and do better in school in a focused environment, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Kirby Dorothy Camp Contact Information

Address

9300 Imperial Hwy., Downey, CA, 90242

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Phone

(323) 263-5106

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
51
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6699 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kirby Dorothy Camp

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.84%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 64.71%
Black 27.45%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
7.84%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
64.71%
Black
27.45%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 51
23.53%
12 Female
76.47%
39 Male

Student Population

51 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

25 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Dorothy Kirby Center is home to the Kirby Dorothy Camp School, which will continue to work toward its goal of providing specialized, trauma-informed educational pathways for its students through the 2025–2026 school year. Recent efforts have been made to increase Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, which give students the chance to get hands-on vocational training that will help them successfully reenter society. The campus has also started new individualized credit recovery programs that give each student the help they need to make sure they have a clear and doable path to getting their high school diploma.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school experience do students get at Kirby Dorothy Camp?

Ans. Kirby Dorothy Camp has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q2. Can students take AP classes at Kirby Dorothy Camp?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q3. How does Kirby Dorothy Camp help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Kirby Dorothy Camp helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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