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Public high school · Poway Unified · San Diego, California

Del Norte High

Del Norte High rates 7.2, right at the middle of Poway Unified's high schools, whose rated median is 6.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Poway Unified median is 6.8.

#2,961 of 9,557 schools in California · Poway Unified: 7 high schools rated, median 6.8

The brief

A Poway Unified high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,961 of 9,557 schools in California and 14 of 39 in Poway Unified.

Del Norte High is listed in Poway Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math74%40 points above the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading84%31 points above the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has held near 79% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 CAASPP; 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.9
25% of the rating
Academics
9.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 92127; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Del Norte High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the San Diego school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$179,220
Median home value
$1,165,100
Median rent
$2,642/mo
College educated
72.4%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
58
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
0
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
48
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,920/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for San Diego. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
52.5% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
10.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Poway to Palomar Middle College High1.9 mi
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  2. Del Norte Highthis school
    7.2
  3. Mt. Carmel High3.3 mi
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  4. Westview High3.7 mi
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  5. Rancho Bernardo High3.5 mi
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  6. Abraxas Continuation High4.5 mi
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Five grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Del Norte High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Del Norte High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Del Norte High School is part of the Poway Unified School District, which operates 41 schools in northern San Diego County, California 1. The school promotes an environment called 'Home Court Advantage' 1. In the 2023-24 school year, Evan Krecek from Del Norte High School was named a PUSD Volunteer of the Year at the district level 1. Additionally, two students, Aarav Arora and Jocelyn Zhang, were named Regeneron Scholars, recognizing them among the nation's top young scientists 1. The school was also included in a list of 'Honor Roll' schools released by Educational Results Partnerships, which identifies top-performing schools and districts in California 1. Unofficial and official transcripts are available at no charge from the registrar in the Administration building 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.powayusd.com
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Del Norte High serve?

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

How many students attend Del Norte High?

Del Norte High has an enrollment of approximately 2,564 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Del Norte High rank in CA?

Del Norte High ranks #2,961 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Del Norte High's MySchoolScout rating?

Del Norte 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 Norte High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Norte High has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Del Norte High a charter school?

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

Is Del Norte High a Title I school?

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

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

10.5% of students at Del Norte 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,564
Student-teacher ratio
25.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Phone
(858) 487-0877
4-year graduation
97.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#14 of 39
Schools in district
39
District spending per student
$15,231
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 92127)
50,711
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
38.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.