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16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA 92127-4457
Summary
Del Norte High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 94th percentile among comparable California schools.
78.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
74.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 78.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 152/1,596 (91st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 31/1,596 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,557 |
| Low-Income Students | 245 (9.6%) |
| English Learners | 41 (1.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.7 points from last year and fell 4.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.4 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period.
•Math -3.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
78.7% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.8-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
74.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.4-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 Del Norte High compare within the district?
Del Norte High is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Poway Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Del Norte High rank in California?
Del Norte High ranks No. 152 of 1,596 in reading and No. 31 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Del Norte High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math among 5 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.7% meet the reading standard and 52.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Del Norte High compare with other schools in San Diego?
Del Norte High is No. 7 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Del Norte High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Del Norte High is No. 13 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Del Norte HighThis school | 74.0% | 78.7% |
| Mt. Carmel High | 57.0% | 72.7% |
| Rancho Bernardo High | 63.6% | 72.5% |
