Da Vinci Communications High School

Da Vinci Communications High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
201 N Douglas St,  El Segundo, CA
4.3
5.0
530 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nathan Barrymore
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.6%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
73:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
54.3%
Black
24.2%
White
9.9%
Two or more races
8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#14 Best Charter HS in California
#93 Niche Standout HS in California
#102 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 246 Students
University of Southern California 207 Students
University of California - Irvine 195 Students
University of California - Berkeley 169 Students
Loyola Marymount University 153 Students
California State University - Long Beach 152 Students
University of California - San Diego 139 Students
San Francisco State University 127 Students
California State University - Northridge 126 Students
San Diego State University 120 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 105 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Computer Science 79 Students
Biology 62 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Marketing 39 Students
Communications 36 Students
Film and Video Studies 36 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 52 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/15/2024
I personally think the school is great for college readiness because it is project-based as well as very hands-on one on one with the children.
5.0 Senior
1/22/2024
Da Vinci Communications is personally the best high school I could have ever attended. The student-teacher connections, the project-based learning, and classes that allow for real world applications have prepared me in ways any other high school couldn't.
4.0 Senior
9/29/2023
Da Vinci Communications is a great school for people who want a sense of community and don't like big schools, as well as more one on one bonds with teachers. The small community can be a good and a bad thing, as there isn't a lot of people to get to know and friend groups are pretty small. All of the teachers are great supporters and the college preparation for seniors is subpar compared to public schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/13/2020
My children had a MUCH BETTER experience here in Wiseburn than when we lived in El Segundo! DaVinci schools are much better all around, from teachers to students to administrators to the campus, it’s all a dramatic improvement. I couldn’t be happier with moving into this school district.
5.0 parent
3/23/2018
This is an excellent school. It is now in a building with the other 3 Divinci schools and collectively they’re called wiseburn high school. It’s almost like going to a tech center in a college. Students walk around with laptops and can roam around freely in a controlled environment with plenty of se...

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Da Vinci Communications High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 201 N Douglas St in El Segundo, in the El Segundo neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 530 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Da Vinci Communications High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $1,816,136. Discover additional schools in the area, like Da Vinci Design, Da Vinci Science, Family First Charter School, and more. Learn more about what El Segundo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Da Vinci Communications High School.

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