Outcomes at Downey Adult School
Graduation Rate
30.93%
Transfer-out Rate
4.65%
Retention Rate
27.00%
The graduation rate at Downey Adult School is 30.93% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California. 326 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,054 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 82.75%.
The transfer-out rate is 4.65% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 27% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Downey Adult School and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Downey Adult School. 326 students have completed and 49 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 658 students still enrolled and 21 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,054 | 273 | 781 |
| Completers | 326 (30.93%) | 79 (28.94%) | 247 (31.63%) |
| Transfer-out | 49 (4.65%) | 17 (6.23%) | 32 (4.10%) |
| Still Enrolled | 658 (62.43%) | 177 (64.84%) | 481 (61.59%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 21 (1.99%) | 0 (0.00%) | 21 (2.69%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 319 students have completed in 2 years and additional 326 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 326 (30.93%) |
79 (28.94%) |
247 (31.63%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 326 (30.93%) |
79 (28.94%) |
247 (31.63%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 319 (30.27%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 319 (30.27%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30.93% (326/1,054) | 28.94% (79/273) | 31.63% (247/781) |
| Asian | 88.10% (37/42) | 100.00% (10/10) | 84.38% (27/32) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 31.37% (16/51) | 16.67% (2/12) | 35.90% (14/39) |
| Hispanic | 28.48% (254/892) | 27.71% (64/231) | 28.74% (190/661) |
| White | 25.00% (13/52) | 11.76% (2/17) | 31.43% (11/35) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 33.33% (1/3) | - (0/0) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Two or More Race | 33.33% (4/12) | 33.33% (1/3) | 33.33% (3/9) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |