Downey and Warren high schools have once again been recognized among the leading public high schools in California and the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings. Both campuses placed within the top 16% nationally and approximately the top quarter of ranked California high schools.
As we prepares to welcome students back for the first day of school on August 13, Downey Unified is excited to introduce several new principals who will be leading schools across the District during the 2026-27 school year.
Downey Unified School District has been named a 2026 National Schools to Watch District, a prestigious honor that...
Downey Unified School District is proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone in district leadership, as Columbus High...
Doty, Griffiths, and Sussman Middle Schools have been officially recognized as 2026 California Distinguished Schools.
The IB Middle Years Programme is designed to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring students who are prepared to be lifelong learners and global citizens.
Downey High Claims Esports Championship in Thrilling Rivalry Matchup
We’re proud to share that every Downey Unified school—20 out of 20—has been recognized by California PBIS (CA PBIS) for the successful implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Districtwide success as Downey and Warren High Schools set new records for AP Scholar recognition We are proud to announce...
Downey Unified School District is proud to announce that a record 449 students from Downey and Warren high schools have been recognized as AP Scholars for their outstanding performance on last May’s Advanced Placement (AP) exams. This is the largest number of students in district history to achieve this distinction.
We invite our families and the community to attend this year’s informative event on Friday, Oct. 10th.
Representing Downey as one of only two teams from the entire United States, Downey High School’s EPIC Jazz Choir has made history.
Dr. Cari White and Kathy Nicassio celebrated for leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success
Out of 19 teams that competed in their first VEX IQ Robotics Tournament (VIQRC), six teams ranked in the top 50 in California, and 10 ranked in the top 100.
Downey Unified’s four middle schools now hold this state and national designation
This award recognizes our commitment to inclusion and excellence through Unified Sports, promoting belonging for all students.
Now a total of 11 schools across the district honored with this national recognition.
We invite our families and the community to attend this year’s informative event on Friday, Oct. 11th.
Competing in various areas of technical and soft skills competitions, eight Downey Unified students have come home as United States SkillsUSA Champions!
Downey High School senior is one of 750 across US to be selected for full scholarship
As we close out the school year, we are excited to share the dates, times and locations for each school’s ceremony as we celebrate our students’ achievements!
Downey and Warren High robotics teams competed on the worldwide stage by both qualifying for the 2024 FIRST Championship, an international robotics competition.
Congratulations to Griffiths and Stauffer middle schools for receiving their second re-designations of this prestigious honor.
Open House season begins soon and we are excited to welcome our families on campus!
At the end of November, our district received a prestigious statewide recognition for our Secondary Education and Special Education Departments’ achievements in co-teaching practices.
Kirsten Neill was named a 2024 California Teacher of the Year Finalist and a 2023-24 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year.
We are very proud to share that our district was once again featured by Apple in their official national newsroom on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
Shining bright under the lights, Warren Bears and Downey Vikings played a historic game at SoFi stadium, with over 18,000 people in attendance.
Being a student-athlete is no easy feat. In Downey Unified, athletes must balance classes, practice, and workouts throughout their day, as well as competitions against other schools and districts. Take a few minutes to read why Downey Unified’s athletic programs are some of the best.
Warren High School student flourishes as Entrepreneur
We are very proud to share that, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, our district was featured by Apple in their official national newsroom on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Annual Femineer Gala continues to excite and inspire, while showcasing middle and high school student work.
Dr. Rebekah Ruswick is the fourth District administrator to receive an ACSA award in the last six years.