Serving 2,586 students in grades 9-12, Del Norte High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 81%
- Reading Proficiency: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Norte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Del Norte High School's student population of 2,586 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Del Norte High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Del Norte High School often compared to?
Del Norte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Del Norte High School?
The graduation rate of Del Norte High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Del Norte High School?
2,586 students attend Del Norte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Del Norte High School students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Norte High School?
Del Norte High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Del Norte High School offer ?
Del Norte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Del Norte High School part of?
Del Norte High School is part of Poway Unified School District.
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