Downtown Business High School

I have a son at this school, and I echo the reviews before mine. This school is stellar, and the amazing graduation + college attendance rate of its students is a testament to that. The recent budget cuts have not been kind to the school's extra-curriculars + sports, but the focus on academics is unwavering. The commitment from the teachers + administration is like no other, and there is simply no comparison to the neighboring schools (Roybal, Belmont, etc). The school draws students from all over LA, so only the best + most motivated attend. As another poster said, it's cool to be smart here, and that's a welcoming environment.
--Submitted by a parent

It is a great place for students. I have taught here for 10 years and love it more than any other school I know. The students are safe and learning a lot and going to college at record rates. It is a great place.
--Submitted by a teacher

Because it's a safe place where it's cool to be smart, and everybody wants to go to college.

I'm a teacher at this school, and I have so much faith in its teachers that I'd be willing to send my own children here.
--Submitted by a teacher

Downtown Business High isn't like any other school. It provides diversity, unity, and a 1 to 1 on student-teacher ratio. Students are bussed in from different parts of the city, and yet these student treat each other equally. Downtown Business High lacks many necessary materials but it does not lack student involvement. Students help each other out, they are each others' support. Downtown Business High may be small in numbers but it is big in community, intelligence, and equality.

It's a school that pays attention to the students - not just the curriculum! They know hw to help students master the subject matter!

It provides a rich, intellectually engaging and challenging curriculum in a nurturing and caring environment.

Great teaching and staff. Small classes so teachers pay attention to students

this scholl is amazing, it offers many classes in short on sports though.
--Submitted by a parent

It is an amazingly open, engaging, accepting atnosphere with staff that are concerned and caring of students. The students live all over the Los angeles area. It is one of the most racially diverse, peaceful, joyful campuses I've experienced. The counseling staff, in particular is fantastic. The numbers of graduates that receive scholarships and attend college is very high. The creativity and acceptance of every students' individuality is extraordinary.