Excellent
#1518 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Dana Hills High
High School · Capistrano Unified · Dana Point, CA
A Capistrano Unified high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
- Math 49% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dana Hills High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dana Hills High 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dana Point), 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
$131,731
Median home value
$1,212,400
Median rent
$2,925/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West River AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| California Connections Academy Southern CaliforniaCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 5,189 | Compare → |
| California Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Capistrano Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 668 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Capistrano Unified
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #28 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dana Hills High is listed in Capistrano Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dana Hills High
Dana Hills High is a public high school in Dana Point, CA, part of Capistrano Unified, serving approximately 1,805 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,518 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Dana Hills High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dana Hills High
What grades does Dana Hills High serve?
Dana Hills High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dana Hills High?
Dana Hills High has an enrollment of approximately 1,805 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dana Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dana Hills High is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dana Hills High rank in CA?
Dana Hills High ranks #1,518 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dana Hills High's MySchoolScout rating?
Dana Hills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Dana Hills High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dana Hills High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dana Hills High a charter school?
No, Dana Hills High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dana Hills High a Title I school?
No, Dana Hills High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dana Hills High?
39.7% of students at Dana Hills High 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
- 1,805
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (949) 496-6666
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92629)
- 26,198
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
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 92629; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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