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#3062 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 32% in state

Del Mar High

High School · Campbell Union High · San Jose, CA

A Campbell Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1224 Del Mar Ave., San Jose, CA 95128

  • Math 17% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$18,022
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Del Mar High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

63.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Del Mar 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 San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,210/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), 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

$122,647

Median home value

$1,214,500

Median rent

$2,505/mo

College educated

51.8%

Homeownership

44.3%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
5.8% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·253 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morgan Autism CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi56Compare →
Renaissance Learner AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated7–120.8 mi10Compare →
Renaissance Learner AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.8 mi8Compare →
Basis Independent Silicon ValleyPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–121.3 mi819Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Campbell Union High

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$18,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Del Mar High is listed in Campbell Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Del Mar High

Del Mar High is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of Campbell Union High, serving approximately 1,310 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,062 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Del Mar High

What grades does Del Mar High serve?

Del Mar High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Del Mar High?

Del Mar High has an enrollment of approximately 1,310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Mar High?

The student-teacher ratio at Del Mar High is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Del Mar High rank in CA?

Del Mar High ranks #3,062 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Del Mar High's MySchoolScout rating?

Del Mar High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Del Mar High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Mar High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Del Mar High a charter school?

No, Del Mar High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Del Mar High a Title I school?

No, Del Mar High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Mar High?

63.9% of students at Del Mar 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
1,310
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Santa Clara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 95128)
33,585
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
38.8
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 95128; 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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