Welcome to WUSD
Welcome to WUSD
Washington Unified welcomes you to be a part of a rich family history dating back to 1917 when the earliest residents of modern-day West Sacramento made education a priority for their children and built the original Washington Grammar School.
Today, we take that spirit to the next level as the premier provider of high-quality education in West Sacramento, serving nearly 7,500 students across eight TK-8 schools and three high schools. We offer cutting-edge opportunities featuring Free College Savings Accounts for kindergarteners, Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Visual & Performing Arts, Career Technical Education, AVID, MESA, Before and After School Care, and so much more.
Our History
Our History
In 1846, a man named James McDowell bought 600 acres west of Sacramento, and together with his wife, Margaret, and their three daughters, they became some of the first settlers in the area we know today as Broderick. Following the death of her husband, Margaret soon became the sole supporter of the property, looking for a way to provide for her family.
In 1849, Margaret hired a land surveyor to map out 160 acres, which was then divided into forty-one blocks. She sold individual lots within this platted area which she named the "Town of Washington". During its first ten years, the rural Town of Washington went through a significant increase in business development and shipping activity, becoming a resting point for travelers passing through on their way to Sacramento.
In 1917, the early residents of the Town of Washington needed a place to educate their children and eventually built the Washington Grammar School. The regional expansion would lead to the development of new communities such as Broderick, Bryte, and Riverbank and later into the area known as Southport. As time continued to pass, the area west of Sacramento was continually referred to as West Sacramento.
In 1987 voters chose the path of incorporation, and the City of West Sacramento was officially formed, representing all the smaller communities of Washington, Broderick, Bryte, Riverbank, and Southport. Our West Sacramento community was built on the foundations of a rich history and identity which resonate even today throughout the Washington Unified School District.
In 1849, Margaret hired a land surveyor to map out 160 acres, which was then divided into forty-one blocks. She sold individual lots within this platted area which she named the "Town of Washington". During its first ten years, the rural Town of Washington went through a significant increase in business development and shipping activity, becoming a resting point for travelers passing through on their way to Sacramento.
In 1917, the early residents of the Town of Washington needed a place to educate their children and eventually built the Washington Grammar School. The regional expansion would lead to the development of new communities such as Broderick, Bryte, and Riverbank and later into the area known as Southport. As time continued to pass, the area west of Sacramento was continually referred to as West Sacramento.
In 1987 voters chose the path of incorporation, and the City of West Sacramento was officially formed, representing all the smaller communities of Washington, Broderick, Bryte, Riverbank, and Southport. Our West Sacramento community was built on the foundations of a rich history and identity which resonate even today throughout the Washington Unified School District.
Find out more about the history of the City of West Sacramento and the Washington Unified School District by visiting:
LCAP Community Report
LCAP Community Report
Districtwide School Bus Tour