School Profile · El Segundo
Da Vinci Science: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Da Vinci Science posts 61% meeting the standard; 31.6% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
201 N. Douglas Street, 90245 (opens in new tab)·Wiseburn Unified·El Segundo·Grades 9-12·552 students·34% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(310) 725-5800·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
65
💪 Strong All-Around · Solid
ranked #193 statewide · #1 of 4 in Wiseburn Unified
Da Vinci Science scores 65 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 91st 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 “61% proficient” and call it done. Da Vinci Science deserves a closer read. The school sits in El Segundo, where one in three students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 66.7% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Da Vinci Science enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
66.7%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Da Vinci Science's most underrated number
66.7% 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 Science low-income: 66.7%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
31.6%
State 15.8%
15.8pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
61.0%
State 35.7%
25.3pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
14.0%
State 30.2%
16.2pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.7%
State 3.6%
2.9pp 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 Science
65/100
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 66
El Segundo High
El Segundo Unified · 1.9 mi
Strong
70/100
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
Hawthorne · 1.7 mi
Solid
67/100
Environmental Charter High - Lawndale
Lawndale Elementary · 3 mi
Solid
60/100
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
Hispanic57.8%
White13.2%
Asian7.1%
Black8.0%
Other13.9%
GenderFemale 46.2%Male 53.4%Non-binary 0.4%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 34.2% (30pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
552
898 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
1 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,185
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
At Da Vinci Science in El Segundo, 66.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 52.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Da Vinci Science outperforms its district average for low-income students by 13.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (40.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (68.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 7.6 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 42 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · Hispanic−10.6pp
37.2% vs 47.8% overall · n=78
3 more gaps by subject
ELA · Low-Income−7.6pp
66.7% vs 74.3% overall · n=42
ELA Exceeded · Hispanic−8.8pp
34.6% vs 43.4% overall · n=78
Math Exceeded · Hispanic−8.3pp
11.5% vs 19.9% overall · n=78
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income42 tested
ELA 66.7%·Math 40.5%· +13.9pp vs district
Hispanic78 tested
ELA 68.0%·Math 37.2%· +10.0pp vs district
White21 tested
ELA 76.2%·Math 71.4%· +3.0pp 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
10.6 years avg experience
32 teachers · 13% first-year · 3% second-year
Teacher Credentials
93% fully credentialed
AP Exam Qualifiers
1 students qualified via AP
101 completed a CTE 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%
31.6%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 67th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
61.0%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 68th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
14.0%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 63th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.7%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 63th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 136 | 43% | 31% | 18% | 7% | 74% | +27 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 136 | 20% | 28% | 28% | 24% | 48% | +24 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 136 | 17% | 32% | 50% | 1% |
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 | 42 | 66.7% | +14 | +28 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 78 | 68.0% | +10 | +29 |
| White | 21 | 76.2% | +3 | +14 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da Vinci Science ← | — | 65 | 31.6% | 61.0% | — | 0.7% |
| 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% |
| Environmental Charter High - Lawndale | 3 mi | 60 | 24.2% | 59.7% | — | 0.6% |
| 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 #91 → #27 → #67 → #113 → #193
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 Science a good high school?
Da Vinci Science has a Scope Score of 65 out of 100, placing it in the 91st percentile of California high schools and ranked #193 statewide. 31.6% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 15.8 percentage points above 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 Science's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 61.0% of students at Da Vinci Science met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 31.6% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 29.4% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 31.6% 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. 272 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Da Vinci Science rank in California?
Da Vinci Science ranks #193 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 91st 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 Science?
14.0% of students at Da Vinci Science are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 0.7%, 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 Science compare to other schools in El Segundo?
Da Vinci Science scores 65/100 (91st 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 552 students. Use the schools in El Segundo page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Da Vinci Science serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Da Vinci Science in El Segundo, 66.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 52.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Da Vinci Science outperforms its district average for low-income students by 13.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (40.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (68.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 7.6 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 42 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.