Downey High School in Downey, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Downey High School is a suburban public school in Downey, California that is part of Downey Unified School District. It serves 3,936 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.2:1. Its teachers have had 29 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

3,936 Students

170 Teachers

11040 Brookshire Ave

Downey, CA 90241 View local requests

https://web.dusd.net/downey/

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Downey High School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

93%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Downey High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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