Total enrollment
2,186
-803 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Dana Point
California · Public K-12
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Dana Point's 4 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 2,186 students (2 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Dana Point
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-2 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 56%
% Hispanic
37%
was 32%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Hills High | High | 09-12 | 1,725 |
| Early Childhood Center | Elementary | M-M | · |
| Richard Henry Dana Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 461 |
| Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs | Combined | M-M | · |
About Dana Point
Dana Point is a compact California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 2,186 students total.
On the school-mix side, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 27%: 2,989 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,186 in SY 2024-25. Dana Point now counts 2 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 56% to 49%.
On this page, the community for Dana Point discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.