DA VINCI SCIENCE

Da Vinci Science is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Wiseburn Unified school district, located in El Segundo, CA with about 537 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Da Vinci Science has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Da Vinci Science is a public charter high school located in El Segundo, California, and is part of the larger Da Vinci Schools network. The school is widely recognized for its unique, project-based learning (PBL) model, which emphasizes real-world application, critical thinking, and collaboration. By partnering with local industry leaders in aerospace, technology, and engineering, the school provides students with a curriculum that bridges the gap between traditional classroom instruction and professional experience.

The school is particularly notable for its commitment to a "personalized learning" environment, where students are encouraged to pursue their interests through hands-on projects, internships, and mentorships. This approach is designed to foster both academic mastery and the development of 21st-century "soft skills" such as communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. By focusing on a rigorous STEM-integrated education, Da Vinci Science prepares its diverse student body for success in higher education and competitive career fields in the modern economy.

For more information, contact Da Vinci Science at (310) 725-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

201 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245-4637
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DA VINCI SCIENCE is a public Title I Charter school in El Segundo, CA with about 537 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Wiseburn Unified
District:
Wiseburn Unified
Total Students:
537
Teachers:
28.33
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 537 students

Hispanic/Latino
58.8%
White
17.9%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black or African American
7.6%
Asian
6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
42.3%
Male
57.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.