Serving 1,021 students in grades 9-12, Del Norte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,021 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Del Norte High School's student population of 1,021 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,021 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Del Norte High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Del Norte High School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2163 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #2163 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Del Norte High School often compared to?
Del Norte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Creek by visitors of our site.
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 84%.
How many students attend Del Norte High School?
1,021 students attend Del Norte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Del Norte High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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Event
Date
Last Day of School - End of 2nd Semester
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School - End of 2nd Semester
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
Certificated Staff Last Day
June 14, 2024 (Friday)
Certificated Staff Last Day
June 14, 2024 (Friday)
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