G.L.A.D.’s Application Window is Open

The application window for G.L.A.D. (Global Language Academies of Downey) is now open through January 31, 2026!

All 20 Downey Unified Schools Earn State PBIS Recognition

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.

Downey Unified Celebrates Record-Breaking 449 Students Recognized as 2025 AP Scholars

Districtwide success as Downey and Warren High Schools set new records for AP Scholar recognition We are proud to announce that a combined 449 students from our two comprehensive high schools, Downey High School and Warren High School, have earned...

G.L.A.D.’s Application Window is Open

Nov 10, 2025

The application window for G.L.A.D. (Global Language Academies of Downey) is now open through January 31, 2026!

You are Invited to Participate in the Community Schools Partnership Program

Nov 7, 2025

We are proud to share that our school has been awarded a Community Schools Partnership Program Grant from the...

Downey Library One Card Program

Nov 7, 2025

The Downey Library One Card Program is a partnership between Downey Unified School District and the Downey City Library.

Awards

Yale-Bound Downey Unified Graduate Receives Prestigious Gates Scholarship

Jul 10, 2024 | Awards & Recognition, Featured, Home Page Slideshow, News & Announcements

Downey High School senior is one of 750 across US to be selected for full scholarship

Celebrating Success: 1st Annual Griffiths AVID Banquet!

May 20, 2024 | AVID, Awards & Recognition

Griffiths celebrates its first AVID banquet! Watch the video for banquet highlights. AVID is helping students achieve college dreams.

2023-24 Commencement/Promotion Schedule

May 15, 2024 | Awards & Recognition, Featured, News & Announcements

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!

Congratulations to our FIRST Robotics 2023-24 Winning Teams!

May 15, 2024 | Awards & Recognition, Featured, Home Page Slideshow, News & Announcements, Uncategorized

Downey and Warren High robotics teams competed on the worldwide stage by both qualifying for the 2024 FIRST Championship, an international robotics competition.

Griffiths and Stauffer Middle Schools Named California ‘Schools to Watch’

Mar 27, 2024 | Awards & Recognition, Featured, Home Page Slideshow, News & Announcements

Congratulations to Griffiths and Stauffer middle schools for receiving their second re-designations of this prestigious honor.

Inclusive Co-Teaching Model in Downey Unified Wins a Golden Bell Award

Dec 6, 2023 | Awards & Recognition, Featured, Home Page Slideshow, News & Announcements

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.

Downey Unified Teacher Receives State & County Teacher of the Year Honors

Nov 8, 2023 | Awards & Recognition, Employee Awards, Featured, Home Page Slideshow, News & Announcements

Kirsten Neill was named a 2024 California Teacher of the Year Finalist and a 2023-24 Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year.

Downey Unified Once Again featured by Apple Newsroom for Innovative use of Technology

Nov 3, 2023 | Academic Resources, Awards & Recognition, Featured, Home Page Slideshow, News & Announcements

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.

Downey Unified Featured by Apple Newsroom for Innovative use of Technology through Apple Learning Coaches

May 8, 2023 | Awards & Recognition, Featured, News & Announcements, Technology

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.

Special Education Director Receives Regional County Honor

Apr 11, 2023 | Awards & Recognition, Employee Awards, Featured, Home Page Slideshow, News & Announcements

Dr. Rebekah Ruswick is the fourth District administrator to receive an ACSA award in the last six years.

Lewis Elementary Takes Trophy at Dale Lostetter Carnival of Champions

Mar 27, 2023 | Awards & Recognition, Featured

Elementary schools from across Downey Unified gathered to participate in a variety of athletic competitions

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

Mar 13, 2023 | Awards & Recognition, Featured, Home Page Slideshow, News & Announcements

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.