- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dana Point, CA
Dana Hills High
Federal NCES profile for Dana Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060744000689
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dana Hills High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dana Point · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dana Hills High has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dana Hills High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dana Point, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744000689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-160 students YoY
Dana Hills High shrank from 1,965 students in 2022-23 to 1,805 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 94.2 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-160 students YoY 060744000689 · Dana Point, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,725 enr · 18.4:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Dana Hills High shrank from 1,965 students in 2022-23 to 1,805 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 94.2 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dana Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school
Dana Hills High
1,725 students
What this shows Dana Hills High reports 1,725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dana Hills High compares
Dana Hills High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,725 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,725
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Dana Hills High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dana Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dana Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dana Hills High
How many students attend Dana Hills High?
Dana Hills High has 1,725 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dana Point, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,965 (2022-23) → 1,805 (2023-24), down 160.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dana Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dana Hills High is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dana Hills High?
31.1% of students at Dana Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dana Hills High?
The largest demographic group at Dana Hills High is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Dana Point, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dana Hills High?
Dana Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dana Hills High rank among public schools in Dana Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Dana Hills High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dana Point, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Dana Hills High, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.