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Downey High

Downey Unified School District

Downey High

Downey, California

4,063 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(562)869-7301

4,063

Students

23.3:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,100

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

22

B

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

18

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

18%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

C+

students per teacher
Below Avg
Graduation Rate

95%

A+

Excellent
This Week at Downey High – July 7, 2026

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Downey High

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Downey High.

National Tests

July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026

AP Score Release — All

Score release

July 11, 2026

ACT — National

Test date

July 21, 2026

ACT

Score release

August 14, 2026

ACT

Registration deadline

August 15, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date
+27 more national tests this school year

School Milestones

October 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026

Private School Affidavit Filing Window

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School Details
Address

11040 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90241

Phone

(562)869-7301

District

Downey Unified School District

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