Del Mar High School
Del Mar High School serves 1,326 students in grades 9-12.
Del Mar High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Del Mar High School's student population of 1,326 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Del Mar High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Del Mar High School is 0.58, 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
#4201 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
18%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Del Mar High School?
The graduation rate of Del Mar High School is 87%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Del Mar High School?
1,326 students attend Del Mar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Del Mar High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Mar High School?
Del Mar High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Del Mar High School offer ?
Del Mar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Del Mar High School part of?
Del Mar High School is part of Campbell Union High School District.
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