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Dana Hills High

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629-1840

(949) 496-6666 · danahills.capousd.org/

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8/10
#283
Rank 283 out of 1,227
Top 23%
English Language Arts8/10 · #288 · 77th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #304 · 75th percentile
Science9/10 · #243 · 81st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Dana Hills High sits right in the heart of Dana Point, one of those Southern California coastal towns where the pace is a little slower and the sunsets are genuinely hard to beat. The school puts up strong numbers across the board — particularly in science, which reflects the kind of curious, outdoors-oriented community that tends to cluster near the ocean. Families who want solid academics without the pressure-cooker intensity of some inland Orange County districts, and who value a campus culture tied to surfing, sailing, and an easy beach lifestyle, tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

383 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
195 (51%)
Hispanic
130 (34%)
Multiple Races
25 (7%)
Asian
19 (5%)
Other
14 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners39 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged175 (46%)
Students with Disabilities51 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,725
Enrollment
79.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
20.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

18
AP Courses
offered
33.7%
AP Participation
of students
662
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Dolphins · CIF Southern Section

27
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #886 · 60th percentile

116 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found