Del Norte High

1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531

www.dnhigh.org

918 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Del Norte High School, located in the coastal city of Crescent City, California, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Del Norte County Unified School District. Situated at 1301 El Dorado St., the school plays a central role in the local community, providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12. As the main high school in the region, it is tasked with serving a diverse student body from the surrounding rural and coastal areas, offering a variety of educational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a traditional high school curriculum complemented by extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection to the district's broader goals, Del Norte High emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student support services. Those interested in specific academic offerings, athletic schedules, or district policies can find detailed information through the official school website at [http://www.delnorte.k12.ca.us](http://www.delnorte.k12.ca.us).

918

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Norte High
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	247
Black	7
Asian	39
Two or More	85
American Indian	115

White
423 (46.2%)
Hispanic
247 (27.0%)
American Indian
115 (12.6%)
Two or More
85 (9.3%)
Asian
39 (4.3%)
Black
7 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Del Norte County Unified
Phone:	(707)464-0274
Website:	http://www.dnhigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	918
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 9 278

Grade 10 227

Grade 11 194

Grade 12 219