Downey Unified's open enrollment in final week

DOWNEY — The Downey Unified School District’s annual Intra-District Open Enrollment (formerly known as School of Choice) application window for the 2024-25 school year is nearing the end.

Downey parents of students who reside within the district boundaries and wish to have their student attend a Downey Unified school outside of their attendance area need to submit an application before the closing date of Jan. 31.

This does not apply for students who reside outside of the Downey Unified district boundaries and are currently on an inter-district permit.

Applications can be found and submitted online through the district website — web.dusd.net — or a printed copy can be picked up at any Downey Unified school or the district office located on Brookshire Avenue. These documents are available for pick up during the schools’ or district’s office hours of operation.

New students (including kindergartners) entering a Downey Unified school for the first time and wishing to apply, must also register at their school of residence. This will guarantee registration within Downey Unified for the new school year.

Handwritten applications, those not submitted online, must be submitted in person to the Student Services Department at the Downey Unified School District Office by the closing deadline of Jan. 31 at 4:30 p.m.

Applications are not processed on a first-come basis. A random, unbiased lottery will be held to place students on an Intra-District Open Enrollment permit waiting list for the 2024-25 school year. Schools may accept students from the established waiting list according to priority, only if space is available.

For additional information and questions, contact the Student Services Office at (562) 469-6550.