Dana Hills High School is a high school in Dana Point, California opened in 1973. The school's enrollment of roughly 2,000 students is drawn from the nearby communities of Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, Capistrano Beach, and San Juan Capistrano.
Serving 1,805 students in grades 9-12, Dana Hills High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,805 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dana Hills High School's student population of 1,805 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dana Hills High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dana Hills High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2031 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dana Hills High School's ranking?
Dana Hills High School is ranked #2031 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
1,805 students attend Dana Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dana Hills High School students are White, 34% 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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