At a glance
Reported students
2,557
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
107.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
663
Del Norte High: 2,557 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
23.8:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,586
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103.21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.1:1
What the reported data says about Del Norte High
Del Norte High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Diego. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Poway Unified. NCES reports 2,557 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (44.5%) and White (35.5%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Del Norte High
- 1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 107.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.5%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black1.1%
- Asian44.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Poway Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rancho Bernardo High
High · Grades 09–12
2,210 reported students
Westview High
High · Grades 09–12
2,116 reported students
Poway High
High · Grades 09–12
2,101 reported students
Mt. Carmel High
High · Grades 09–12
1,800 reported students
Abraxas Continuation High
High · Grades 09–12
216 reported students
Poway to Palomar Middle College High
High · Grades 11–12
88 reported students
Public schools near Del Norte High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poway to Palomar Middle College High High · Poway Unified | 11–12 | 88 | 1.9 mi |
| Mt. Carmel High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 1,800 | 3.3 mi |
| Rancho Bernardo High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 2,210 | 3.5 mi |
| Westview High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 2,116 | 3.7 mi |
| Abraxas Continuation High High · Poway Unified | 09–12 | 216 | 4.5 mi |
| Altus Schools North County High · Charter · Altus Schools North County District | 06–12 | 149 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Del Norte High
What grades does Del Norte High serve?
Del Norte High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Poway Unified.
How many students attend Del Norte High?
Del Norte High reported 2,557 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,586 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Del Norte High?
The calculated ratio is 23.8:1, based on 2,557 students and 107.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Del Norte High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Del Norte High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Poway Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Del Norte High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Del Norte High in?
Del Norte High is part of Poway Unified, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Del Norte High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Poway to Palomar Middle College High (1.9 mi), Mt. Carmel High (3.3 mi), Rancho Bernardo High (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.