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Downtown Business High

1200 West Colton St., Los Angeles, CA, 90026

About Downtown Business High

Los Angeles, California's Downtown Business High School is a public magnet high school for students in grades 9–12. The school has about 1,000 to 1,100 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 24:1. This shows that it is a full urban campus in the Los Angeles Unified School District. They can also take Advanced Placement (AP) classes and specialized electives in accounting, marketing, and global economics. 43% of students are good at math and 83% are good at reading. As a public magnet school funded by the district, the amount spent on each student is usually in line with LAUSD averages. Students take state tests in California, and college-bound students can also take the SAT. The school is in downtown Los Angeles, where home prices are high and there is a lot of business activity. This makes it easy for students to find jobs. Families moving from the best high school in California may see Downtown Business High School as a good choice for students who want to learn about business and get ready for college.

Downtown Business High Contact Information

Address

1200 West Colton St., Los Angeles, CA, 90026

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Phone

(213) 481-0371

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 83%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 83% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
857
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1992 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Downtown Business High

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 3:30 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 3.5%
Asian 34.31%
Hispanic 57.06%
Black 3.15%
Two+ Races 1.17%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.5%
Asian
34.31%
Hispanic
57.06%
Black
3.15%
Two+ Races
1.17%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 857
45.27%
388 Female
54.73%
469 Male

Student Population

857 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

214 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Downtown Business High School in Los Angeles, California, is celebrating the success of its students in business and entrepreneurship pathways. Recent showcases have shown off student-run businesses and internship partnerships in the downtown area. The school keeps making its college prep and career technical education programs stronger.

FAQ

Q1. Do you need to fill out a magnet application to get into Downtown Business High School?

Ans. Yes, students usually apply through the district's magnet selection process because the school is a magnet school.

Q2. Do students have the chance to do internships?

Ans. Because the school is in the middle of town, students may be able to get internships or work with businesses.

Q3. What Advanced Placement (AP) classes are available?

Ans. AP classes change from year to year, but they can include subjects like math, science, English, and economics.

Q4. Are there clubs outside of school at the school?

Ans. Yes, students can join business clubs, leadership groups, and other groups on campus.

Q5. Do you offer counseling for college?

Ans. Yes, counseling services can help with applying to college, getting financial aid, and planning your career.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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
SLB

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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