Academic Performance Index (API)
The Academic Performance Index (API) measures the academic progress of schools across the state of California. Since the 2007-2008 school year, Downtown Magnets has placed number one in Local District 4 thanks to the continual growth of its API. Its scores are as follows:
| Year | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
| API | 756 | 746 | 736 | 690 | 655 | 645 | 616 | 606 | 601 | 593 | 595 |
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