See What’s Possible.
Explore advanced academics, college-credit opportunities, Career Technical Education, specialized programs, arts, athletics, and more. Meet the students and educators who bring these opportunities to life and discover a high school experience built around your interests and goals.
For prospective students entering high school. Shadow Day is not intended for students currently enrolled in Downey Unified.
Big Opportunities. Public School Value.
At Downey Unified, students can build a high school experience around their interests and goals, with access to rigorous academics, college-credit opportunities, career pathways, specialized programs, arts, athletics, and more.
Explore what’s possible:
Advanced Academics
AP, Honors, Scholars Program and other challenging coursework designed to prepare students for college and beyond.
Career Pathways
Get hands-on experience and build real-world skills through Career Technical Education programs.
College Credit
Explore Interests
Discover passions, build friendships and become part of a community through arts, athletics, clubs and activities.
Downey and Warren High Schools Rank Among the Nation’s Best
U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Downey Unified’s two comprehensive high schools among the top public high schools in California and across the nation.
Both schools rank among the top 16% of high schools nationwide and the top quarter in California, reflecting Downey Unified’s commitment to rigorous academics, advanced coursework, college and career pathways, and engaging opportunities that prepare students for what comes next.
Warren High School
#419 in California
#2,612 nationally
Downey High School
#442 in California
#2,740 nationally
Step inside Downey High or Warren High and see what’s waiting for you.
Depending on your interests, Shadow Days allow students to:
- Meet current students and educators
- Explore academic programs and CTE pathways
- Learn about AP, Early College, and Dual Enrollment opportunities
- Discover clubs, athletics, arts, and student life
- Ask questions about what high school is really like
- Get a feel for the campus before making a decision
Step inside Downey High or Warren High and see what’s waiting for you.
Depending on their interests, Shadow Days allow students to:
Meet current students and educators
Explore academic programs and CTE pathways
Learn about AP, Early College, and Dual Enrollment opportunities
Discover clubs, athletics, arts, and student life
Ask questions about what high school is really like
Get a feel for the campus before making a decision
Don’t Just Hear About It. Experience It.
Ready to See It for Yourself?
Choose the high school you’d like to explore and reserve your student’s spot.
Downey High School Shadow Day
11040 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241
Wednesday, October 28 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
9:00 am | Welcome & Overview — Theatre
9:15 am | Student Interest-Based Campus Tours
9:15 am | Parent Presentation & Q&A — Theatre
10:45 am | Student & Parent Q&A Panel — Library
11:30 am | Lunch & Open Interaction — Library
12:15 – 12:30 pm | Closing & Next Steps — Theatre
Warren High School Shadow Day
8141 De Palma Street, Downey, CA 90241
Friday, November 6 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
9:00 am | Arrival, Check-In & Group Assignments
9:10 am | Welcome & “Life at Warren” Overview
9:45 am | Student Shadow Experience
10:20 am | Interactive Program Rotations
11:47 am | Lunch on Campus with the Bears
12:25 pm | Scholar Pathway & Early College Presentation
1:00 pm | Student Dismissal & Optional Parent Support Sessions (Application & permit assistance available until 3:30 PM).