Serving 1,965 students in grades 9-12, Dana Hills High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,965 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dana Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dana Hills High School's student population of 1,965 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,965 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dana Hills High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dana Hills High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1777 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
32%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dana Hills High School's ranking?
Dana Hills High School is ranked #1777 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dana Hills High School often compared to?
Dana Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aliso Niguel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dana Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Dana Hills High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dana Hills High School?
1,965 students attend Dana Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dana Hills High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dana Hills High School?
Dana Hills High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dana Hills High School offer ?
Dana Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dana Hills High School part of?
Dana Hills High School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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