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 530 students in grades 9-12, Da Vinci Communications ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Da Vinci Communications ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Da Vinci Communications's student population of 530 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Da Vinci Communications ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Da Vinci Communications is 0.62, 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
#2054 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
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 Communications's ranking?
Da Vinci Communications is ranked #2054 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Da Vinci Communications?
The graduation rate of Da Vinci Communications is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Da Vinci Communications?
530 students attend Da Vinci Communications.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Da Vinci Communications students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Da Vinci Communications?
Da Vinci Communications has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Da Vinci Communications offer ?
Da Vinci Communications offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Da Vinci Communications part of?
Da Vinci Communications is part of Da Vinci Communications School District.
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