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Poway Unified School District

Del Norte High School

#4 in Best Public High Schools in San Diego Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • San Diego, CA
  • 342 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A+
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Del Norte High School is a top rated, public school located in San Diego, CA. It has 2,081 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 27 to 1. According to state test scores, 77% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.
    Address
    16601 Nighthawk Ln.
    San Diego, CA 92127
    Telephone
    (858) 487-0877
    Website
    powayusd.com

    Del Norte High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    89%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    77%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1310
    461 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    228 responses
    AP Enrollment
    48%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $145,315
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,007
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $897,496
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.42 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.42 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 146 responses
    Report
    • Football games
      18%
    • Homecoming week
      14%
    • Graduation
      13%
    • Playing football and Pep Rallies.
      12%
    • School Dances
      12%
    • Spirit Weeks
      11%
    • Going to Performing Arts
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,081
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    8%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.50 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.50 responses
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.50 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    27:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $85,141
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    25.6%
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.61 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.61 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.61 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,921/ year
    National
    $12,239
    93%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.69 responses
    46%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.69 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.69 responses
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    Del Norte High School Reviews

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    This school is very academically driven. The teachers and faculty push students to not only be at grade level standards, but above them. The school culture tends to be a bit competitive, making academic pressure an issue for some students. Diversity, isn't much of an issue for the school, as students have no problem intermingling with peers of different backgrounds. However, students of certain ethnicity tend to outnumber others, which is mainly because of the organization of the 4s Ranch community. The school provides many academic resources for students, with time set aside for students to ask questions outside classtime. Overall, a great school!
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    Professors were great and the school offered a variety of classes ranging from web design to ceramics to environmental design and so on! The school provided many ways to be involved via sports, clubs, events, and more. In addition, the school was safe and kept clean. Not to mention the environment was friendly.
    Looking back at my time at Del Norte is most definitely prepared me for college. Majority of the teachers at here care about your success ESPECIALLY the math department. They are awesome! The teachers I had would always be willing to work with students. However, the science department is for sure the weakest. I had a teacher that just expected us to teach the material to our self's because she said it would be like that in college..that is FAR from true. The thing I enjoyed least about my time at this school is the school atmosphere. Del Norte is very competitive and a lot of people judged you based on how many AP classes you were taking and if you were going to a UC or prestigious out-of-state college. It was so frustrating! At the end of the day however,I realize that I was college ready because Del Norte pushed me a lot. When you go to college it definitely pays off and you see it when your around college peers.