For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,725 students in Dana Point, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Dana Point, CA is Dana Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dana Point, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dana Point have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Dana Point, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dana Hills High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dana Point, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dana Hills High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33333 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
Gr: 9-12 | 1,725 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Dana Point, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
24242 La Cresta Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 234-5505
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 234-5505
Gr: K-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dana Point, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dana Point, CA include Dana Hills High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dana Point?
1 public high schools are located in Dana Point.
What is the racial composition of students in Dana Point?
Dana Point public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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