Downey Adult School
Downey Adult School is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Downey, CA. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/30/2013 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Downey Adult School is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $4,499. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 660 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 6 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Downey Adult School.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $4,499 | $2,622 | 660 Hours | 6 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | $4,499 | $1,495 | 660 Hours | 8 Months | $16,627 |
| 3 | Court Reporting/Court Reporter | $19,996 | $5,978 | 4,440 Hours | 48 Months | $18,665 |
| 4 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $4,499 | $1,495 | 600 Hours | 8 Months | $12,154 |
| 5 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $1,999 | $1,495 | 360 Hours | 4 Months | $14,974 |
| 6 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $4,999 | $1,495 | 800 Hours | 10 Months | $16,730 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 953 students attended Downey Adult School in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 16 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 31 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 39 (full-time) and 39 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Downey Adult School is 31% and transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 27% at the school.
| Student Population | 953 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
| Number of Faculty | 47 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Downey Adult School is $4,499
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
35% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,850 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $4,499 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,622 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,231 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $3,650 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,850 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Downey Adult School offers 8 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 466 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 6 | 1 | 386 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 8 | 1 | 466 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Downey Adult School are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 466 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 386 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 14 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 8 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✔ (1 completers) | 9 completers |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✔ | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 377 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 29 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ✕ | 66 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 171 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 35 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 76 |
| Total | 386 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 14 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 14 |
| Total | 14 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | 8 |
| Total | 8 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 953 students have enrolled into Downey Adult School. By gender, 138 male and 815 female students are attending the school.
There are 146 White (15.32%), 58 Black/African American (6.09%), 639 Hispanic (67.05%), 58 Asian (6.09%), and 686 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 953 | 138 | 815 |
| American Indian/Native American | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Asian | 58 | 14 | 44 |
| Black/African American | 58 | 10 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 639 | 86 | 553 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 146 | 21 | 125 |
| Two More | 20 | 2 | 18 |
| Un-Known | 23 | 3 | 20 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 12340 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA
- 562-940-6200
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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