Del Norte High School

1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Del Norte High School serves 1,006 students in grades 9-12.

Del Norte High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,006 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Del Norte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Del Norte High School's student population of 1,006 students has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,006 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Del Norte High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Del Norte High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2163 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

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American Indian

14%

n/a

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Asian

12%

Hispanic

24%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Del Norte High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

49%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.63

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Graduation Rate

90-94%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Del Norte High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Del Norte County Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Del Norte High School?

The graduation rate of Del Norte High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Del Norte High School?

1,006 students attend Del Norte High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Del Norte High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Norte High School?

Del Norte High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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?

Del Norte High School is part of Del Norte County Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date

No School - Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

No School - Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,006 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education