School Overview
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.
1,755
Total Students
76.7
Full-Time Teachers
22.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Davis Senior High
Demographic Student Count
White738
Hispanic421
Black54
Asian368
Two or More150
American Indian4
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    738 (42.3%)
  • Hispanic
    421 (24.1%)
  • Asian
    368 (21.1%)
  • Two or More
    150 (8.6%)
  • Black
    54 (3.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.5%)
  • 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: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Davis Joint Unified
Phone: (530)757-5400
Website: http://dshs.djusd.net
Grade Range: 10th - 12th
Total Students: 1,755
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 409
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 136
Grades Taught
Grade 10 601
Grade 11 594
Grade 12 560

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Davis Senior High
Grade Student Count
Grade 10601
Grade 11594
Grade 12560
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Davis Senior High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female87049.6%
Male87449.8%
Not Specified110.6%