DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Davis Senior High is a public high school that is part of the Davis Joint Unified school district, located in Davis, CA with about 1,750 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, Davis Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.
Davis Senior High School, located in the college town of Davis, California, is the sole comprehensive public high school serving the Davis Joint Unified School District. Known for its strong academic focus, the school serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its high graduation rates and rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts and music programs, and a competitive athletics department, reflecting the community’s high value on educational achievement and extracurricular engagement.
Beyond its traditional classroom offerings, Davis Senior High is noted for its collaborative atmosphere and its proximity to the University of California, Davis, which influences its academic culture. The school hosts numerous student-led clubs, community service initiatives, and specialized programs that cater to a variety of student interests, from STEM and robotics to theater and journalism. With its centralized location on West 14th Street, the campus serves as a primary hub for secondary education in the region, fostering an environment that aims to prepare students for success in both higher education and their future professional careers.
For more information, contact Davis Senior High at (530) 757-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Davis, CA 95616-1914
(530) 757-5400
DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Davis, CA with about 1,750 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Davis Joint Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,750
- Teachers:
- 72.81
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,750 students
- White
- 52.1%
- Asian
- 20.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.