Downey High School

Downey High School
Address
11040 Brookshire Ave.

,
90241

United States
Information
School typePublic, High school
MottoHome of the Vikings
Established1901
School districtDowney Unified School District
SuperintendentJohn Garcia
PrincipalTom Houts
Teaching staff174.52 (FTE)[1]
Grades9th - 12th
Enrollment4,063 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio23.28[1]
Color(s)Cardinal and Gold
   
Athletics conferenceSan Gabriel Valley League
SportsBoys' and Girls': Basketball, Baseball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
MascotViking
RivalsWarren High School
Websitedowney.dusd.net

Downey High School is one of two senior high schools located in the Los Angeles suburb of Downey, California, and within the Downey Unified School District. It is located at 11040 Brookshire Ave. At the present time the school has an enrollment of about 4340 students, of a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic levels.

Currently, Tom Houts is the principal. In addition, there are five other administrators, as well as seven full-time counselors. The instruction staff consists of 151 teachers and the operation functions with the assistance of a staff of 85 specialized employees (custodians, secretaries, nurses, security guards, etc.)

  1. ^ a b c "Downey High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 18, 2024.