Da Vinci Communications

Summary:

Da Vinci Communications is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 538 students in El Segundo, California. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 25% of California high schools, making it an attractive option for families in the area.

Da Vinci Communications excels academically, with 60.61% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 25.19% proficient or better in Mathematics, both exceeding the state averages. The school also outperforms the state in Science, with 37.69% of 11th-grade students proficient or better on the CAST exam. Additionally, Da Vinci Communications has a very high four-year graduation rate of 96.1% and a low dropout rate of just 1.6%. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for African American and Hispanic students, as well as students with disabilities, ranking in the top 10% or 25% of California high schools in these subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Da Vinci Communications stands out. It outperforms Family First Charter, which has significantly lower academic achievement, a very low graduation rate, and high chronic absenteeism. While Hawthorne Math and Science Academy also performs well, Da Vinci Communications demonstrates strong academic results across the board. The traditional public high schools in the area, such as El Segundo High and Hawthorne High, also show strong performance, but Da Vinci Communications stands out with its consistently high rankings and test scores.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 201 N. Douglas
       El Segundo, CA  90245-4637


(310) 725-5800

District: Da Vinci Communications District

SchoolDigger Rank:
556th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.3%
African American:
24.2%
White:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Da Vinci Communications ranks better than 76.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Da Vinci Communications 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.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Da Vinci Communications:

SchoolDigger ranks Da Vinci Communications 556th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Da Vinci Communications in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Da Vinci Communications District:

SchoolDigger ranks Da Vinci Communications District 297th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Da Vinci Communications

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Rank History for all students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.92 1054th 2133 50.6%
2021 59.54 471st 1290 63.5%
2022 83.18 309th 2123 85.4%
2023 64.68 563rd 2348 76.0%
2024 64.45 556th 2323 76.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.24 444th 786 43.5%
2024 29.46 530th 804 34.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.15 283rd 1547 81.7%
2024 23.26 1234th 1534 19.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.55 1266th 1937 34.6%
2021 68.93 297th 1126 73.6%
2022 87.05 186th 1943 90.4%
2023 62.71 570th 2247 74.6%
2024 57.18 672nd 2235 69.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.50 1022nd 1833 44.2%
2021 72.44 264th 1054 75.0%
2022 82.17 287th 1858 84.6%
2023 60.66 603rd 2118 71.5%
2024 55.92 683rd 2098 67.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.24 331st 1117 70.4%
2021 90.18 41st 555 92.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.61 986th 1880 47.6%
2021 32.79 760th 1122 32.3%
2022 83.25 266th 1916 86.1%
2023 65.77 518th 2207 76.5%
2024 68.81 462nd 2172 78.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.19 9th 522 98.3%
2023 76.87 118th 720 83.6%
2024 81.20 91st 721 87.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.90 1037th 1814 42.8%
2022 90.70 123rd 1861 93.4%
2023 84.31 185th 2142 91.4%
2024 74.32 328th 2125 84.6%
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Rank History for White students at Da Vinci Communications

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.72 152nd 1204 87.4%
2024 66.94 353rd 1406 74.9%
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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 Da Vinci Communications

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 70 89 19 133 1 1 123 0 436
2020 58 104 21 278 0 0 35 0 496
2021 65 137 21 335 2 0 49 0 609
2022 54 124 21 291 0 0 37 0 527
2023 53 130 17 292 0 2 43 1 538

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 Da Vinci Communications

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 436 23.8 18.2 45.2
2020 496 n/a n/a 43.5
2021 609 23.2 26.2 39.2
2022 527 27.9 18.8 46.7
2023 538 29.1 18.4 50.4

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 Da Vinci Communications

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 436 23.8 18.2 45.2
2020 496 n/a n/a 43.5
2021 609 23.2 26.2 39.2
2022 527 27.9 18.8 46.7
2023 538 29.1 18.4 50.4

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Da Vinci Communications

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1054th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 563rd of 2348 High schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Da Vinci Communications)5065
 15%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Da Vinci Communications)17.728.7
 11%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Da Vinci Communications)17.514.3
 3.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students436538
 23.4%
African American89130
 46.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1917
 10.5%
Hispanic133292
 119.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White7053
 24.3%
Two or More Races12343
 65%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%50.4%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Da Vinci Communications

In the 2022-23 school year, 538 students attended Da Vinci Communications.

Da Vinci Communications ranks 556th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Da Vinci Communications are 54% Hispanic, 24% African American, 10% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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