Da Vinci Science

Founded in 2009, Da Vinci Science High School (DVS) serves approximately 550 students in grades 9-12. The curriculum of DVS has a focus on STEM subjects, with all students completing engineering courses in 9th through 12th grades.

The curriculum of DVS is founded upon the “A-G” requirements for admission to a UC or Cal State, and we use a Project-Based Learning methodology for the delivery of course content, with assessment through a mastery-based grading system that is used by all teachers in the school.

DVS students have three career pathways to choose from: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. These pathways include specialized courses as well as unique opportunities for students to work alongside professionals in these fields as well as opportunities for internships and scholarships.

Da Vinci Science is recognized as a certified PLTW Engineering high school and an Early College High School. DVS has a culture of collaboration with many outstanding industry, higher education, and nonprofit partners that are on the leading edge of innovation in their respective fields, including Northrop Grumman, Belkin International, Chevron, Boeing, SpaceX, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, El Camino College, Project Lead The Way, and many more.

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