School Profile · El Segundo
Da Vinci Communications: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Da Vinci Communications posts 40% meeting the standard against 36% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
201 N. Douglas, 90245 (opens in new tab)·Wiseburn Unified·El Segundo·Grades 9-12·550 students·49% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(310) 725-5800·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
47
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #982 statewide · #3 of 4 in Wiseburn Unified
Da Vinci Communications scores 47 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 55th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “40% proficient” and call it done. Da Vinci Communications deserves a closer read. The school sits in El Segundo, where two in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 55.7% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Da Vinci Communications enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
55.7%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Da Vinci Communications's most underrated number
55.7% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Da Vinci Communications low-income: 55.7%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
15.1%
State 15.8%
0.7pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
39.9%
State 35.7%
4.2pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
20.3%
State 30.2%
9.9pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.4%
State 3.6%
2.3pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
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High School
Da Vinci Communications
47/100
This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 67
El Segundo High
El Segundo Unified · 1.9 mi
Strong
70/100
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
Hawthorne · 1.7 mi
Solid
67/100
Da Vinci Science
Wiseburn Unified · 0 mi
Solid
65/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic57.5%
White10.0%
Asian1.4%
Black20.4%
Other10.7%
GenderFemale 46.0%Male 53.3%Non-binary 0.7%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 49.1% (15pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
550
900 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
3 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,185
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
At Da Vinci Communications in El Segundo, 55.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 52.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Da Vinci Communications outperforms its district average for low-income students by 3.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (20.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (52.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 40.9 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 61 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · Disabilities−40.9pp
13.3% vs 54.3% overall · n=15
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−23.3pp
0.0% vs 23.3% overall · n=15
Math · Disabilities−25.6pp
0.0% vs 25.6% overall · n=16
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−7.0pp
0.0% vs 7.0% overall · n=16
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income63 tested
ELA 55.7%·Math 20.6%· +3.0pp vs district
Hispanic75 tested
ELA 52.7%·Math 17.3%· -5.2pp vs district
Black31 tested
ELA 54.8%·Math 41.9%· +1.4pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$151K
$66K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.59M
$929K above CA median
Bachelor's+
63%
28pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
9.9 years avg experience
35 teachers · 3% first-year · 3% second-year
Teacher Credentials
82% fully credentialed
AP Courses Offered
1 AP courses
CTE Pathway Completers
61 completed a career pathway
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
15.1%
↓ vs CA 15.8% · 49th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
39.9%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 53th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
20.3%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 58th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.4%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 60th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 129 | 23% | 31% | 28% | 18% | 54% | +7 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 129 | 7% | 19% | 22% | 53% | 26% | +2 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 129 | 2% | 33% | 58% | 6% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 61 | 55.7% | +3 | +18 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 74 | 52.7% | −5 | +14 |
| Black/African American | 31 | 54.8% | +1 | +22 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Communications ← | — | 47 | 15.1% | 39.9% | — | 1.4% |
| El Segundo High | 1.9 mi | 70 | 42.9% | 72.0% | — | 1.3% |
| Hawthorne Math and Science Academy | 1.7 mi | 67 | 37.6% | 69.4% | — | 0.8% |
| Da Vinci Science | 0 mi | 65 | 31.6% | 61.0% | — | 0.7% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1203 → #449 → #630 → #781 → #982
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Da Vinci Communications a good high school?
Da Vinci Communications has a Scope Score of 47 out of 100, placing it in the 55th percentile of California high schools and ranked #982 statewide. 15.1% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Da Vinci Communications's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 39.9% of students at Da Vinci Communications met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 15.1% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 24.8% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 15.1% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 258 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Da Vinci Communications rank in California?
Da Vinci Communications ranks #982 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 55th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Da Vinci Communications?
20.3% of students at Da Vinci Communications are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 1.4%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Da Vinci Communications compare to other schools in El Segundo?
Da Vinci Communications scores 47/100 (55th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 550 students. Use the schools in El Segundo page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Da Vinci Communications serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Da Vinci Communications in El Segundo, 55.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 52.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Da Vinci Communications outperforms its district average for low-income students by 3.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (20.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (52.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 40.9 percentage points for disabilities students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 61 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.