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Del Norte High

16601 Nighthawk Ln., San Diego, CA, 92127

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 236 of 6840 in California

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About Del Norte High

Del Norte High is the best public high school in the Poway Unified School District for grades 9–12. With a student-to-teacher ratio of about 26:1 and strict academic standards, it is known as one of the best schools in the area. The school has a diverse student body, with 65% of students being from minority groups and 10% being economically disadvantaged. Del Norte High is one of the best schools for advanced studies, with 76% of students taking Advanced Placement classes. The school is known for its high academic standards, with 85% of students being proficient in reading and 77% in math. Students regularly take college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT to help them reach their goals after high school. The school is in the master-planned community of 4S Ranch and is known for having some of the best facilities and a competitive environment. In the end, its strengths are its high level of academic achievement and its dedication to preparing students for college, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Del Norte High Contact Information

Address

16601 Nighthawk Ln., San Diego, CA, 92127

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Phone

(858) 487-0877

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 85% in Reading.
103
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2564
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 236 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Del Norte High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 35.14%
Asian 43.02%
Hispanic 9.79%
Black 1.25%
Two+ Races 10.3%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
35.14%
Asian
43.02%
Hispanic
9.79%
Black
1.25%
Two+ Races
10.3%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2564
46.88%
1202 Female
52.89%
1356 Male

Student Population

2564 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

641 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Del Norte High School is still doing well in the arts. Recently, five students were chosen for the 2026 Northern California Honor Band, which is a new record for the school. The campus will hold an Innovators & Builders event in March 2026 to help students meet people who work in engineering and construction. The school's first Roots of Wellness Summit also showed how much they care about their students' well-being by introducing new ways to help teens with mental health issues and peer support.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Del Norte High lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q4. Does Del Norte High support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. How does Del Norte High keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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