Da Vinci Schools is a public school network in Los Angeles, California, with six schools and a college and career program serving 2,700+ students from 126 zip codes.
Serving 526 students in grades 9-12, Da Vinci Design ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Da Vinci Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Da Vinci Design's student population of 526 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Rankings
Da Vinci Design ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Da Vinci Design is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3828 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Da Vinci Design's ranking?
Da Vinci Design is ranked #3828 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Da Vinci Design?
The graduation rate of Da Vinci Design is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Da Vinci Design?
526 students attend Da Vinci Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Da Vinci Design students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Da Vinci Design?
Da Vinci Design has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Da Vinci Design offer ?
Da Vinci Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Da Vinci Design part of?
Da Vinci Design is part of Da Vinci Design School District.
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