Del Norte High School

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 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

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)

Graduation Rate Overall Testing Rank Math Proficiency Reading Proficiency Science Proficiency

Top Rankings

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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

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Total Classroom Teachers 100 teachers

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School Rankings

Del Norte High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

This School State Level (CA) Overall Testing Rank #276 out of 9602 schools
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

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Science Test Scores (% Proficient) Student : Teacher Ratio

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Two or more races

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Diversity Score

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Graduation Rate

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Eligible for Free Lunch

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing School District Name Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Del Norte High School's ranking?

Del Norte High School is ranked #276 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.

What schools are Del Norte High School often compared to? What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Del Norte High School?

The graduation rate of Del Norte High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.

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?

Nearby Public Schools

The nearest high school to Del Norte High School is Mt. Carmel High School (3.4 miles away) The nearest middle school and elementary school is Design 39 Campus (0.2 miles away) School
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