- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Diego, CA
Del Norte High
Federal NCES profile for Del Norte High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063153012216
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Norte High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #28 of 41
- high schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.9:1
- large classes for California
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Norte High has class sizes larger than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte High ranks #28 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Poway Unified · California
NCES ID 063153012216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Del Norte High held near 2,564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.3 → 102.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 063153012216 · San Diego, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,557 enr · 26.9:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students)
Del Norte High held near 2,564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.3 → 102.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Norte High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Del Norte High
2,557 students
- Rancho Bernard
Rancho Bernardo High
2,210 students
- Westview High
Westview High
2,116 students
- Poway High
Poway High
2,101 students
- Mt. Carmel Hig
Mt. Carmel High
1,800 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle
1,503 students
What this shows Del Norte High reports 2,557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Norte High compares
Del Norte High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 83% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,557 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,557
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in California - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,127
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 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.5%
White 35.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Del Norte High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Poway Unified reports $15,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Norte High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Bernardo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poway High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Carmel High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Norte High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in San Diego
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Torrey Pines High
Standard public school
2,536 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Henry High
Standard public school
2,485 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Rancho Bernardo High
Standard public school
2,210 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mira Mesa High
Standard public school
2,187 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Canyon Crest Academy
Standard public school
2,147 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Westview High
Standard public school
2,116 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Del Norte High
How many students attend Del Norte High?
Del Norte High has 2,557 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,531 (2022-23) → 2,564 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Norte High is 26.9:1, which is 25% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Norte High?
9.6% of students at Del Norte High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Norte High?
The largest demographic group at Del Norte High is Asian at 44.5% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Norte High?
Del Norte High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Del Norte High rank among high schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Norte High ranks #28 of 41 high schools in San Diego, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Poway Unified?
Besides Del Norte High, Poway Unified also operates Rancho Bernardo High (2,210 students), Westview High (2,116 students), and Poway High (2,101 students). See the Poway Unified district page for the complete list.