The Warren Scholar Pathway
Where High-Achieving Students Thrive
Warren High School’s most rigorous and prestigious academic program, designed for highly motivated students who aspire to attend the nation’s leading colleges and universities.
Excellence Starts Here
Coming Soon: Application opens October 1st, 2026
Who Should Apply
If you are intellectually curious, highly motivated, ready to challenge yourself through a rigorous four-year academic program, and aspire to attend one of the nation’s leading colleges or universities, then we strongly encourage you to apply to our Warren Scholar Pathway!
Why Warren Scholar Pathway?
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Priority Registration: First-in-line access to designated Honors, AP, and Dual Enrollment courses
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Strategically Sequenced: A purposeful four-year academic plan designed to prepare students for highly selective college admission
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Individualized Support: Personalized planning with a dedicated Scholar Pathway counselor and College and Career advisors
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Tailored Academic Support: SAT preparation, tutoring, scholarship writing, and college application assistance
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Cohort Experience: A community of highly motivated students who learn, collaborate, and grow together
Turn Academic Excellence into College-Ready Achievements.
Earn Recognized Academic Distinctions
Graduate with recognized credentials, college credit, personalized college support, and honors that reflect your academic achievement and prepare you for success after high school.
AP Capstone Diploma
California State Seal of Biliteracy
College credits through Cerritos College
CAL-GETC Certification
Dedicated Bears University Seminar college-application support
Potential Associate of Arts degree in Spanish or Law and Public Policy
Exclusive Scholar Pathway graduation recognition and regalia
The Team Supporting You
Here for You Every Step of the Way
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Scholar Pathway Counselor
Course Pathways
You’ll be able to choose from a variety of accelerated courses at every grade level and every summer.
9th Grade:
- Honors Biology
- Honors Geometry
- Honors English
- AP Spanish Language/Spanish 2H
- AP Human Geography
- VAPA/CTE/Dual-Enrollment Elective
- PE/Athletics
10th Grade:
- Honors Chemistry/AP Biology
- Honors Algebra II
- AP Seminar/English 10 Honors
- AP Spanish Language/AP Spanish Literature
- AP European History/AP World History
- VAPA/CTE/Dual-Enrollment Elective
- PE/Athletics
11th Grade:
AP Capstone Diploma*
- AP Physics/AP Chemistry/AP Biology
- AP Pre-Calculus
- AP English Language
- AP Seminar/AP Research
- AP United States History
- VAPA/CTE/Dual-Enrollment Elective
- Athletics
12th Grade:
- AP Physics/AP Chemistry/AP Biology
- AP Calculus BC/AP Statistics
- AP English Literature or English 100/103 (Dual Enrollment)
- AP Economics
- AP Research
- VAPA/CTE/Dual-Enrollment Elective
- Athletics
*Students may earn their AP Capstone Diploma by the end of 11th grade by earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP Exams.
Accelerated Math
Begin ahead. Progress further. Graduate prepared for the nation’s leading STEM programs.
Qualified Scholars can advance beyond the traditional mathematics sequence and complete AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC before graduating.
9th Grade:
Honors Geometry
Foundational skills in geometry, proofs, and logical reasoning.
10th Grade:
Honors Algebra II
Builds on algebraic thinking and prepares students for advanced math concepts.
11th Grade:
AP Pre-Calculus
Deepen understanding of functions, trigonometry, and mathematical modeling.
12th Grade:
AP Calculus AB
Differential & integral calculus applications
AP Calculus BC
Advanced calculus including series, parametric, and polar functions
Graduate College and Career Ready!
Stand out in competitive college admissions and scholarship opportunities.
Preparing Scholars for the Nation’s Leading Universities
Admissions Process
Step 1
Apply
Provide contact info
3 Essay short-answer written responses
Transcripts (if non-DUSD)
Step 2
Submit References
3 Middle school references
Step 3
Interview
15-minute in-person interview with Warren admission panel
Step 4
Decision
Receive final decision from the panel
Excellence Starts Here
Take the first steps to become a Warren Scholar
Only 60 students are admitted each year. Begin your application early to ensure that you have time to complete every required step.
Applications for future freshmen are due in the spring. Make sure to attend the information session so you know important dates. Don’t miss your opportunity to join Warren High School’s most prestigious academic cohort.
Have questions?
Email us. We’re here to help.
WarrenScholarPathway@dusd.net
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Live Outside Downey Unified?
Want to attend Warren High School and apply to the Warren Scholar Pathway? Complete an Inter-District Permit Application today and let us know that you are interested in joining the program under the “Specialized Program” section. Space is limited, and all interested students are encouraged to begin the application and permit process early.