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Del Norte High

Summary:

Del Norte High is a public high school located in Crescent City, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,006 students. The school is part of the Del Norte County Unified School District, which is ranked 1191 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Del Norte High has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, ranging from 466 out of 2426 California high schools in 2012-2013 (rated 4 stars) to 1242 out of 2348 in 2022-2023 (rated 2 stars). The school's ranking and rating have generally been below average compared to other California high schools, with the exception of a few years where it performed better. Student group performance at Del Norte High has shown significant gaps, with male students outperforming female students, and Asian and Native American students performing the lowest among their peers. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, but its dropout rate has been increasing, and it has experienced a significant rise in chronic absenteeism, from 25.3% in 2018-2019 to 65.7% in 2021-2022.

Academically, Del Norte High students have consistently performed below the state average in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 39.66% to 50.88% in ELA and 16.86% to 22.35% in Math. In CAST Science assessments, the school's performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.24% to 26.9%, which are generally below the state average. Interestingly, a smaller high school within the same district, Sunset High, has even lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to Del Norte High, indicating that the challenges faced by the district as a whole may be contributing to the performance issues at both schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1301 El Dorado St.
       Crescent City, CA  95531-2110

(707) 464-0274

District: Del Norte County Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
860th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,658 Help


Feeder schools for Del Norte High:

Elementary:    Bess Maxwell Elementary
    Joe Hamilton Elementary
    Margaret Keating Elementary
    Mary Peacock Elementary
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Middle:    Crescent Elk Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  923

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.6%
Hispanic:
28.1%
American Indian:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59% Help


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Compare Details Del Norte High ranks better than 63% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Del Norte High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Del Norte High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.6%), Hispanic (28.1%), American Indian (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Del Norte High is 19.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Del Norte High is $13,658.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Del Norte High:

SchoolDigger ranks Del Norte High 860th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Del Norte High in the ranking list.)

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Del Norte County Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Del Norte County Unified 1191st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Del Norte High

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Rank History for all students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.52 165th 1653 90.0%
2005 76.73 131st 1901 93.1%
2006 71.46 255th 1968 87.0%
2007 61.57 422nd 2063 79.5%
2008 55.25 565th 2117 73.3%
2009 56.12 578th 2238 74.2%
2010 61.45 480th 2281 79.0%
2011 62.54 454th 2367 80.8%
2012 60.77 522nd 2354 77.8%
2013 62.74 466th 2426 80.8%
2015 63.17 683rd 1994 65.7%
2016 70.83 546th 2039 73.2%
2017 61.19 769th 2021 61.9%
2018 63.79 727th 2017 64.0%
2019 44.54 1121st 2133 47.4%
2021 48.00 636th 1290 50.7%
2022 40.29 1169th 2123 44.9%
2023 36.31 1242nd 2348 47.1%
2024 50.02 860th 2323 63.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.00 384th 804 52.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.45 191st 1323 85.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.71 954th 1534 37.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.69 730th 1862 60.8%
2019 38.40 1197th 1937 38.2%
2021 57.21 434th 1126 61.5%
2022 45.63 964th 1943 50.4%
2023 31.37 1383rd 2247 38.5%
2024 43.10 1039th 2235 53.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.72 863rd 1760 51.0%
2019 50.86 827th 1833 54.9%
2021 41.30 606th 1054 42.5%
2022 34.76 1171st 1858 37.0%
2023 33.09 1276th 2118 39.8%
2024 39.61 1089th 2098 48.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.87 320th 1052 69.6%
2019 25.00 892nd 1117 20.1%
2022 37.41 623rd 1161 46.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.85 539th 1834 70.6%
2019 34.45 1189th 1880 36.8%
2021 47.39 543rd 1122 51.6%
2022 40.99 1030th 1916 46.2%
2023 37.61 1113th 2207 49.6%
2024 53.77 721st 2172 66.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.94 557th 581 4.1%
2022 15.07 503rd 581 13.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.03 493rd 1742 71.7%
2019 42.85 1040th 1814 42.7%
2022 46.41 917th 1861 50.7%
2023 28.47 1417th 2142 33.8%
2024 42.89 1031st 2125 51.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.61 7th 21 66.7%
2019 40.94 10th 16 37.5%
2022 24.56 11th 11 0.0%
2023 53.13 17th 33 48.5%
2024 80.14 6th 35 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at Del Norte High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.35 633rd 1173 46.0%
2019 29.86 876th 1222 28.3%
2022 21.70 960th 1204 20.3%
2023 22.01 1061st 1434 26.0%
2024 33.18 855th 1406 39.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Del Norte High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 721 7 25 59 115 n/a n/a 0 927
1989 732 8 20 60 113 n/a n/a 0 933
1990 699 7 19 72 136 n/a n/a 0 933
1991 736 12 27 83 128 n/a n/a 0 986
1992 730 10 35 95 115 n/a n/a 0 985
1993 792 7 40 117 116 n/a n/a 0 1072
1994 819 9 40 120 131 n/a n/a 0 1119
1995 934 8 52 123 146 n/a n/a 0 1263
1996 934 8 52 123 146 n/a n/a 0 1263
1997 958 5 73 121 149 n/a n/a 0 1306
1998 938 2 76 118 147 n/a n/a 0 1281
1999 974 5 58 131 153 n/a n/a 0 1321
2000 978 5 76 151 149 n/a n/a 0 1359
2001 917 3 83 139 152 n/a n/a 0 1294
2002 848 7 98 120 146 n/a n/a 0 1219
2003 848 7 98 120 146 n/a n/a 0 1219
2004 767 2 104 118 140 n/a n/a 0 1131
2005 739 4 93 121 135 n/a n/a 0 1092
2006 746 5 106 144 126 n/a n/a 0 1127
2007 742 5 109 141 138 n/a n/a 0 1135
2008 715 4 125 150 123 n/a n/a 0 1117
2009 724 4 129 161 148 3 3 0 1172
2010 648 7 131 155 133 2 2 0 1078
2011 655 5 120 182 124 0 2 0 1088
2012 647 7 102 174 116 0 3 0 1049
2013 536 7 103 182 100 1 2 0 931
2014 538 7 102 180 102 0 7 0 936
2015 513 8 88 185 98 1 11 0 904
2016 485 8 73 192 102 2 16 0 878
2017 498 15 55 221 116 3 19 0 927
2018 471 12 64 218 122 2 26 0 915
2019 457 13 64 224 133 1 42 0 934
2020 467 12 68 233 123 1 42 1 947
2021 495 12 72 243 135 2 47 0 1006
2022 525 10 67 242 122 2 51 2 1021
2023 492 9 49 256 139 2 56 3 1006
2024 421 7 47 259 121 1 64 3 923

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Del Norte High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 927 42.0 22.0 n/a
1989 933 44.1 21.1 n/a
1990 933 48.2 19.3 n/a
1991 986 47.4 20.8 n/a
1992 985 48.2 20.4 18.9
1993 1072 45.9 23.4 21
1994 1119 49.4 22.7 18.9
1995 1263 54.0 23.4 23.3
1996 1263 54.0 23.4 23.3
1997 1306 55.9 23.4 23.7
1998 1281 56.8 22.6 23.1
1999 1321 55.8 23.7 21.4
2000 1359 63.0 21.6 20.5
2001 1294 60.7 21.3 67.5
2002 1219 54.7 22.3 63.9
2003 1219 54.7 22.3 63.9
2004 1131 48.4 23.4 35.9
2005 1092 45.1 24.2 33.1
2006 1127 46.2 24.4 39.1
2007 1135 44.5 25.5 38.1
2008 1117 53.0 21.1 46.1
2009 1172 43.2 23.4 49.2
2010 1078 43.8 24.6 52.1
2011 1088 n/a n/a 52.6
2012 1049 42.2 24.8 n/a
2013 931 41.4 22.4 56.3
2014 936 41.3 22.6 57.2
2015 904 39.0 23.1 54
2016 878 39.0 22.5 53.9
2017 927 39.9 23.1 52.8
2018 915 40.4 22.6 55.3
2019 934 41.8 22.3 59.3
2020 947 n/a n/a 58.3
2021 1006 42.2 23.8 55.8
2022 1021 44.2 23.0 59.4
2023 1006 49.6 20.2 57.9
2024 923 48.1 19.1 59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Del Norte High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 927 42.0 22.0 n/a
1989 933 44.1 21.1 n/a
1990 933 48.2 19.3 n/a
1991 986 47.4 20.8 n/a
1992 985 48.2 20.4 18.9
1993 1072 45.9 23.4 21
1994 1119 49.4 22.7 18.9
1995 1263 54.0 23.4 23.3
1996 1263 54.0 23.4 23.3
1997 1306 55.9 23.4 23.7
1998 1281 56.8 22.6 23.1
1999 1321 55.8 23.7 21.4
2000 1359 63.0 21.6 20.5
2001 1294 60.7 21.3 67.5
2002 1219 54.7 22.3 63.9
2003 1219 54.7 22.3 63.9
2004 1131 48.4 23.4 35.9
2005 1092 45.1 24.2 33.1
2006 1127 46.2 24.4 39.1
2007 1135 44.5 25.5 38.1
2008 1117 53.0 21.1 46.1
2009 1172 43.2 23.4 49.2
2010 1078 43.8 24.6 52.1
2011 1088 n/a n/a 52.6
2012 1049 42.2 24.8 n/a
2013 931 41.4 22.4 56.3
2014 936 41.3 22.6 57.2
2015 904 39.0 23.1 54
2016 878 39.0 22.5 53.9
2017 927 39.9 23.1 52.8
2018 915 40.4 22.6 55.3
2019 934 41.8 22.3 59.3
2020 947 n/a n/a 58.3
2021 1006 42.2 23.8 55.8
2022 1021 44.2 23.0 59.4
2023 1006 49.6 20.2 57.9
2024 923 48.1 19.1 59

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Del Norte High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,658

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Del Norte High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1121st of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1242nd of 2348 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Del Norte High)44.143.5
 0.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Del Norte County Unified)3740.5
 3.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Del Norte High)15.718.1
 2.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Del Norte County Unified)12.914.3
 1.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Del Norte High)24.915
 9.9%
   11th Grade Science (Del Norte County Unified)21.412.9
 8.5%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9341006
 7.7%
African American139
 30.8%
American Indian133139
 4.5%
Asian6449
 23.4%
Hispanic224256
 14.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White457492
 7.7%
Two or More Races4256
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.3%57.9%
 1.5%

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Del Norte High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bess Maxwell Elementary
Elementary : Joe Hamilton Elementary
Elementary : Margaret Keating Elementary
Elementary : Mary Peacock Elementary
Elementary : Mountain Elementary
Elementary : Pine Grove Elementary
Elementary : Redwood Elementary
Elementary : Smith River Elementary
Middle : Crescent Elk Middle

Del Norte High ranks 860th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Del Norte High are 46% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 923 students attended Del Norte High.


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