Downey High Alumnus who discovered Titanic’s final resting place – Bob Ballard

Robert “Bob” Ballard, a retired U.S. Navy Commander and professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, graduated from Downey High School in 1960.

Downey Unified LCAP Survey

Help us gather important information to further support our students. Take the survey today!

Ayúdanos a recopilar información importante para apoyar aún más a nuestros estudiantes. ¡Responda la encuesta hoy!

4-Year-Olds Welcome – TK Age Eligibility Expanded for the 2023-24 School Year!

We have great news! Your child can now start reaping the rewards of being part of Downey Unified sooner than you think!

News & Announcements

G.L.A.D. Opening in 2023-24 at Williams Elementary School

Feb 27, 2023

Our Spanish Dual Language Immersion program will be offered at Williams Elementary next school year.

Schedule: 2022-23 Open Houses

Feb 16, 2023

Open House season begins the week of February 13th and we are excited to welcome our families on-campus!

Nueva Serie para Padres: Manejar el Estrés

Ene 20, 2023

Únase a nosotros para una nueva serie para padres de seis semanas a partir del 15 de febrero del 2023.

Sussman Middle School Earns Global Designation!

Ene 19, 2023

Our district is proud to announce that Sussman Middle School is now an IB Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme!

Expansión de G.L.A.D. Horizons: Nuevo programa de inmersión en francés

Sep 21, 2022

¡Las Academias Globales de Idiomas de Downey (G.L.A.D.) se está expandiendo! A partir del próximo año escolar, G.L.A.D....

Downey Police Department’s Chief Leslie Murray and Dr. Garcia would like to share a joint communication to ensure and remind everyone that the number one priority is the safety of our students and staff.

La escuela secundaria Columbus fue nombrada escuela secundaria de continuación modelo para el 2022

Feb 21, 2022

La escuela secundaria Columbus es una de las solo 36 escuelas en todo el estado de California reconocidas este año.

Downey Unified Alumnus Elected as First Latina President by Harvard Law Review

Feb 3, 2022

Priscila Coronado attended Rio San Gabriel Elementary, Doty Middle School and graduated in the top three percent of her class in 2015 from Downey High School.

Alumna del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey elegida como la primera presidenta Latina de Harvard Law Review – Priscila Coronado asistió a las escuelas Rio San Gabriel Elementary, Doty Middle School y se graduó en el tres por ciento superior de su clase en Downey High School en el 2015,

Five Downey Unified Schools named Apple Distinguished Schools

Sep 10, 2021

Global recognition highlights innovation, leadership and educational excellence using Apple technology.

Cinco escuelas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey reciben distinción especial: Apple Distinguished School

Free Online Tutoring – Brainfuse Help Now

Sep 10, 2021

We are excited to share a free tutoring and educational resource available to all Downey Unified students and families through the Downey City Library.

Tutoría Gratuita En Línea – Brainfuse Help Now – Estamos muy contentos de compartir una oportunidad de tutoría gratuita y un recurso educativo disponible para todos los estudiantes y familias del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Downey a través de la Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Downey.