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 546 students in grades 9-12, Da Vinci Science ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Da Vinci Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Da Vinci Science's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat 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
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2009
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Rankings
Da Vinci Science ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Da Vinci Science is 0.64, which is more 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
#702 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Science's ranking?
Da Vinci Science is ranked #702 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Da Vinci Science often compared to?
Da Vinci Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like El Segundo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Da Vinci Science?
The graduation rate of Da Vinci Science is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Da Vinci Science?
546 students attend Da Vinci Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Da Vinci Science students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Da Vinci Science?
Da Vinci Science has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Da Vinci Science offer ?
Da Vinci Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Da Vinci Science part of?
Da Vinci Science is part of Da Vinci Science School District.
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