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Dana Hills High School

33333 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,965 students in grades 9-12, Dana Hills High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,965 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dana Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dana Hills High School's student population of 1,965 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,965 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dana Hills High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dana Hills High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1777 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dana Hills High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dana Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dana Hills High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dana Hills High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Dana Hills High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dana Hills High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dana Hills High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dana Hills High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dana Hills High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dana Hills High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dana Hills High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Dana Hills High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dana Hills High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dana Hills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dana Hills High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dana Hills High School's ranking?
Dana Hills High School is ranked #1777 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Dana Hills High School often compared to?
Dana Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aliso Niguel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dana Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Dana Hills High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dana Hills High School?
1,965 students attend Dana Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dana Hills High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dana Hills High School?
Dana Hills High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dana Hills High School offer ?
Dana Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dana Hills High School part of?
Dana Hills High School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,965 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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