Del Oro High School

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Del Oro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3301 Taylor Rd,  Loomis, CA
Placer Union High School District
4.2
3.4
1,657 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dan Gayaldo
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
72.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
14.4%
State Average
11.2%
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
434:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
48.8%
White
73.6%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian
2.3%
Native American
1%
Filipino
<1%
Black
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cal Poly 230 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 179 Students
San Diego State University 172 Students
University of California - San Diego 163 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 159 Students
Sierra College 140 Students
University of California - Davis 139 Students
University of California - Berkeley 116 Students
University of California - Irvine 101 Students
California State University - Sacramento 98 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 142 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Biology 85 Students
Nursing 82 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 49 Students
Communications 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Engineering 37 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Marketing 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 231 Reviews
4.0 Alum
11/9/2025
I overall had a good experience except for with the drama department because they couldn't find someone to teach the drama classes.
5.0 Alum
4/20/2025
Overall I had a great experience at Del Oro Highschool. My only issuers about the school were a few of the teachers were not very good. However it has a great culture and holds a special place in my heart.
5.0 Senior
10/17/2024
There is a great school and community culture at Del Oro which has been one of my favorite parts of attending. It is definitely a sports-focused school, but they have great programs for all areas.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 19 Reviews
5.0 other
6/25/2026
I was a student at Del Oro High School from 2020 to 2024. As a student with special needs, I had access to excellent resources and supportive teachers. Most, if not all, of my teachers were understanding of my needs and adapted their teaching styles to help me succeed. Del Oro prepared me well for c...
1.0 student
11/27/2025
Horrible, all the teachers do not care at all.
3.0 other
10/24/2024
The best part about Del Oro is the teachers. The teachers truly try their best for every student (minus a couple) and put their heart and soul into teaching. They care a lot about the students no matter their background and almost become like a second family if you connect with them. The problem wit...
1.0 parent
8/31/2022
Bad rules bad everything. The school never good.

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Del Oro High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Loomis, CA, in the Loomis neighborhood, and is served by the Placer Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,657 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Del Oro High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $882,244. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sierra Foothills Academy, Peak Prep Pleasant Valley, John Adams Academy - Lincoln, and more. Learn more about what Loomis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Del Oro High School.

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