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#784 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 8% in state

Da Vinci Science

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

A charter high school in EL Segundo, CA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

201 N. Douglas St., EL Segundo, CA 90245

  • Math 48% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.4 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$15,207
Chronic Absenteeism17.6%

Students at Da Vinci Science score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 65% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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

35.2%

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 Science 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

Powered byWalk Score

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 Courses5of 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 DesignCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–120.0 mi526Compare →
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 Science District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,207NCES 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 Science is listed in Da Vinci Science District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Da Vinci Science

Da Vinci Science is a public high school in EL Segundo, CA, part of Da Vinci Science District, serving approximately 546 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Da Vinci Science

What grades does Da Vinci Science serve?

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

How many students attend Da Vinci Science?

Da Vinci Science has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Science is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Da Vinci Science rank in CA?

Da Vinci Science ranks #784 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Da Vinci Science's MySchoolScout rating?

Da Vinci Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Da Vinci Science has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Da Vinci Science a charter school?

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

Is Da Vinci Science a Title I school?

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

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

35.2% of students at Da Vinci Science 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
546
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.6%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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