Dana Hills High School, high school in Dana Point, California, United States
Dana Hills High School is a public high school in California serving grades nine through twelve on a sprawling campus with multiple buildings. The facility offers various academic programs including a Health and Medical Occupations Academy and a Marine Ecology program featuring field studies.
The school opened in 1973 on a hilltop in Dana Point, which became an official city in 1989, making the school part of this newly formed municipality. In recent years, the school created prevention programs after some students died from drug-related incidents.
The school is known among students as the Dolphins, with strong school spirit centered on blue and silver colors. Sports competitions and school events throughout the year create a sense of community and belonging for students and their families.
The school regularly updates its website and mobile app with news, announcements, and a school calendar to keep students and parents informed. Checking the website or app offers a straightforward way to stay updated on important information.
The school offers a special Marine Ecology program featuring an annual field trip to Baja California where students spend a week studying the ocean environment directly in the field. This hands-on experience allows students to apply what they learn in the classroom to the real world.
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