Warren High School is evaluated as the highest achieving public high school within DUSD.

The address is 8141 De Palma St, Downey, CA 90241, and the mascot is the Warriors. The school website can be found at web.dusd.net/warren. It is the most competitive school in terms of college preparation among the three public high schools in DUSD.

The core strength of Warren High School is its IB (International Baccalaureate) program. IB is an international education standard based in Switzerland, and completing the IB Diploma Programme grants academic qualifications recognized by universities worldwide. Particularly, having an IB record is a strong asset when applying to prestigious universities in the U.S. Warren High School is the only school in DUSD that offers the IB program. It also offers a wide range of AP (Advanced Placement) courses, with an AP pass rate that exceeds the regional average according to College Board standards.

From an IT perspective, high schools also have upgrade paths. If Downey High School is the basic package, Warren High School is the premium package. Since the depth of subjects and programs offered varies from school to school within DUSD, it is advantageous for your child to live in the Warren High School district if they aim for a good college. The culture of moving to neighborhoods with good school districts, which existed in Korea in the 90s, also exists in the U.S.

There are also various extracurricular activities. Sports (football, basketball, swimming, track and field, etc.), music (band, orchestra, choir), drama, robotics club, and academic teams (Academic Decathlon) are available. In particular, the academic competition (Decathlon) team has a record of achievements in regional and state competitions.

ROTC and service club activities are also active, providing plenty of opportunities for college application essays.

Admission is based on residential district assignment, so you must live in the Warren High School district. Check the DUSD website's School Finder to see assigned schools by address. The Warren High School district primarily covers southern and parts of central Downey.

Since the IB program may require a separate application and review, it is advisable to check the IB application process with the school administration office before admission. If you want a good public high school in Downey, choosing the Warren High School district is a wise investment.