Del Norte High

www.powayusd.com/pusddnhs

2,531 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Del Norte High School, located in the 4S Ranch community of San Diego, is a premier secondary school within the Poway Unified School District. Opened in 2009, the campus is known for its modern facilities, high academic standards, and a robust commitment to technology integration. The school serves a diverse student body and maintains a reputation for academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top schools in California due to its rigorous curriculum, comprehensive Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, and strong performance on standardized assessments.

Beyond the classroom, Del Norte offers an extensive extracurricular program designed to foster well-rounded students. The school boasts a competitive athletic department, an acclaimed performing arts program, and a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations. By emphasizing a "Nighthawk" spirit of community and collaboration, Del Norte High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the global workforce, maintaining strong partnerships with local parents and the surrounding San Diego community.

2,531

Total Students

95.3

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Norte High
Demographic	Student Count
White	888
Hispanic	276
Black	33
Asian	1,069
Two or More	251
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
1,069 (42.3 %)
White
888 (35.2 %)
Hispanic
276 (10.9 %)
Two or More
251 (9.9 %)
Black
33 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)487-0877
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusddnhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 634

Grade 10 664

Grade 11 610

Grade 12 623