For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,805 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 42% (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 87%.
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 47% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dana Hills High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33333 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
Grades: 9-12
| 1,805 students
Dana Point, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 30 students
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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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