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Del Norte High

Poway Unified · San Diego County · 16601 Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA 92127-4457

(858) 487-0877 · www.powayusd.com/pusddnhs

10/10
#31
Rank 31 out of 1,227
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #44 · 96th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #24 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #38 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Del Norte High sits in the 4S Ranch area of San Diego, one of those master-planned communities in the northern part of the city where families specifically move with schools in mind — and Del Norte is a big reason why. Academics here are genuinely rigorous, with math and science scores that land among the top handful of high schools in all of California, making it a strong fit for students eyeing competitive colleges or STEM pathways. The surrounding neighborhood is safe, suburban, and tight-knit, with easy access to both the coast and the broader San Diego job market, so families get the feel of a smaller community without sacrificing the opportunities of a major city.

Student Demographics

588 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
224 (38%)
Asian
219 (37%)
Multiple Races
62 (11%)
Hispanic
52 (9%)
Filipino
27 (5%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged60 (10%)
Students with Disabilities81 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,557
Enrollment
107.2
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
27
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.1%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.

20
AP Courses
offered
53.2%
AP Participation
of students
1,346
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Nighthawks · CIF San Diego Section

32
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BadmintonBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field Hockey

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 · #931 · 58th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found