Serving 46 students in grades 10-12, Del Mar High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Mar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Del Mar High School's student population of 46 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Del Mar High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Del Mar High School?
The graduation rate of Del Mar High School is 80%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Del Mar High School?
46 students attend Del Mar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Del Mar High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Mar High School?
Del Mar High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Del Mar High School offer ?
Del Mar High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Del Mar High School part of?
Del Mar High School is part of San Gabriel Unified School District.
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