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Del Mar High

1224 Del Mar Ave., San Jose, CA, 95128

About Del Mar High

Del Mar High School is one of the best schools in San Jose, California. It has about 1,200 students in grades 9 through 12. It is a well-known school in the Campbell Union High School District, and it has about 21 students for every teacher. The school is known for having very high academic standards around the world. It has a tough International Baccalaureate (IB) program that 36% of students take part in. There are a lot of different kinds of students at Del Mar High School. 86% of the students are minorities, and 64% of them are low-income. The school has a 56% proficiency rate in reading and a 21% proficiency rate in math. The school is in a neighborhood where the average home price is more than $1.4 million. It encourages a culture of openness and intellectual curiosity. The school is known for its dedication to getting students ready for college and its success in getting students from different backgrounds ready for a globalized world, and it is one of the best high school in California.

Del Mar High Contact Information

Address

1224 Del Mar Ave., San Jose, CA, 95128

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Phone

(408) 626-3403

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 56% in Reading.
64
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1310
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4445 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Del Mar 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: 8:30 AM to 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 13.74%
Asian 9.08%
Hispanic 68.32%
Black 4.27%
Two+ Races 3.82%
Native Am. 0%
White
13.74%
Asian
9.08%
Hispanic
68.32%
Black
4.27%
Two+ Races
3.82%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1310
46.72%
612 Female
52.82%
692 Male

Student Population

1310 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

436 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Del Mar High School is celebrating the continued success of its International Baccalaureate (IB) World School status. Recently, the school held an information night to help students understand the strict requirements of the Diploma Programme. There have been a lot of big changes to the campus, like the new Science and Technology building with the best lab equipment for advanced chemistry and physics. The Performing Arts department is also getting ready for its annual show, which will take place in a newly renovated theater space that meets professional acoustic standards.

FAQ

Q1. Does Del Mar High offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Del Mar High gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q2. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

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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