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33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629-1840
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 43.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 251/1,734 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 430/1,735 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,725 |
| Low-Income Students | 732 (42.4%) |
| English Learners | 111 (6.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.9 points from last year and fell 16.2 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and fell 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math -5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
64.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.7-point reading income gap is about the same as the 14.1-point gap at a typical California 8–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 58% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
43.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 10.6-point gap at a typical California 8–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 15 schools for reading and 15 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 8–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Dana Hills High compare within the district?
Dana Hills High is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 8–12 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Dana Hills High rank in California?
Dana Hills High ranks No. 251 of 1,734 in reading and No. 430 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Dana Hills High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 5 8–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 56.4% meet the reading standard and 32.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Dana Hills High compare with other schools in Orange County?
Dana Hills High is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 8–12 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 8–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Hills HighThis school | 43.8% | 64.2% |
| Aliso Niguel High | 53.9% | 79.2% |
| San Clemente High | 51.2% | 79.8% |
