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#4635 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 49% in state

Da Vinci Design

High School · Da Vinci Design District · EL Segundo, CA

A charter high school in EL Segundo, CA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

201 North Douglas St., EL Segundo, CA 90245

  • Math 21% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-4.09 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$16,126
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Da Vinci Design score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Da Vinci Design sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,014/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Segundo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$149,149

Median home value

$1,521,600

Median rent

$2,547/mo

College educated

62.5%

Homeownership

42.6%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Da Vinci CommunicationsCharter · enrollment unverified8.89–120.0 mi530Compare →
Da Vinci ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified8.59–120.0 mi546Compare →
Da Vinci ConnectCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–120.5 mi865Compare →
Je Portal SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.6private9–100.7 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Da Vinci Design District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,126NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Da Vinci Design is listed in Da Vinci Design District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Da Vinci Design

Da Vinci Design is a public high school in EL Segundo, CA, part of Da Vinci Design District, serving approximately 526 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,635 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Da Vinci Design

What grades does Da Vinci Design serve?

Da Vinci Design serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Da Vinci Design?

Da Vinci Design has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Design?

The student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Design is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Da Vinci Design rank in CA?

Da Vinci Design ranks #4,635 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Da Vinci Design's MySchoolScout rating?

Da Vinci Design has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Da Vinci Design?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Da Vinci Design has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Da Vinci Design a charter school?

Yes, Da Vinci Design is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Da Vinci Design a Title I school?

No, Da Vinci Design is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Da Vinci Design?

54.2% of students at Da Vinci Design qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
526
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 90245)
16,863
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
38.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90245; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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