Who We Are
Del Mar High School
Del Mar is located in the heart of Silicon Valley within the boundaries of the Campbell Union High School District, is a comprehensive four-year high school which services a socio-economically and ethnically diverse population of students. The area surrounding Del Mar is comprised of high density apartment buildings, single family homes, retail businesses, light industry and the home campus of eBay. There has been a steady decline in enrollment since 2010. There has been a steady increase in the Hispanic/Latino population for the past five years. However, starting in 2014/2015 this trend is beginning to reverse.
The school is currently under the leadership of Diana Nguyen who assumed the role as Principal in June 2024.
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The Del Mar Way
Our Purpose |
The Del Mar Community cultivates an educational environment that supports students’ development into well-rounded and caring individuals who are equipped to lead purposeful and impactful lives in a rapidly changing world.
Our Core Values |
Del Mar is a community where each individual values:
- Building and nurturing a safe community through relationships.
- Fostering a culture of compassion.
- Actively collaborate to achieve common goals.
- Holding high expectations and providing high support.
Our District-Aligned Goals |
- Goal 1 - Curriculum & Instruction. All CUHSD students will have access to and be engaged in rigorous, culturally relevant, standards-aligned curriculum and instruction.
- Goal 2 - Emergent Multilingual Learner Success. Emergent multilingual students’ strengths and needs are fully understood and supported, with dedicated staff, training on how to promote students’ language acquisition, and support programs to accelerate progress.
- Goal 3 - Staff Diversity & School Culture. All students, especially students of color and multilingual students, attend schools where the staff more closely reflects student diversity, staff receive training on anti-bias and restorative practices training, and socioemotional well-being is supported.
- Goal 4 - College & Career Supports. All students and families will have equitable access to postsecondary planning, individualized guidance, and multiple pathways for college and career readiness.
- Goal 5 - Family & Community Engagement. All families will be engaged in district and school communities as a result of relevant student and family events, dedicated staff to support family engagement, and communication tools that reduce barriers.
Our Commitment |
As members of the Del Mar High School community, we commit to:
- Fostering a culture of respect and empathy by treating every individual with kindness, dignity, and compassion.
- Embracing a growth mindset in the face of challenges, believing in our ability to learn and grow.
- Staying connected and informed by engaging with school communications, asking questions when clarity is needed, and taking ownership of our learning journey.
- Communicating openly and constructively, sharing both successes and concerns in a timely, solutions-oriented manner.
- Showing up and engaging fully—being present, punctual, and active participants in every classroom, using technology responsibly and contributing to a positive learning environment.
- Upholding shared expectations and norms that create a safe, inclusive, and academically focused school for all.
School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) |
The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a strategic plan that maximizes the resources available to the school while minimizing duplication of effort with the ultimate goal of increasing student achievement. The SPSA is available for review below.
Click to view Del Mar HIgh School's SPSA for 2025-26
Del Mar's 4 Cs
Community safety. Collaboration. Commitment to high expectations. Compassion. This is the Del Mar way.
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Community Safety | Collaboration | Commitment to High Expectations | Compassion |
| School Wide and In the Community |
Be an upstander instead of a bystander
Violence is not an acceptable way to resolve conflicts Maintain a closed campus. All gates must remain closed during school hours. No weapons or drugs on campus |
Encourage and include others to share/ participate
Actively seek opportunities for contributing to our community in meaningful ways Get help as soon as possible when you become aware of an issue |
Never give up!
Échale ganas! Use cell phones or other personal electronics outside of instructional time (bell to bell) Maintain clean spaces; dispose of all trash in trash cans Be an ambassador for our school
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Be aware of your potential impact on others
Respect the ideas, cultures, and differences of people Respect others’ personal space and property Use appropriate language; Be mindful of language that impacts others negatively Demonstrate good sportsmanship and consideration for others as a participant and a spectator |
| Classroom/ Learning Environment |
Attend all classes and remain throughout
Be in your assigned seat/space by the time the bell ring
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Participate actively and honestly
Include and invite others Be willing to ask for and receive help |
Prioritize learning
Arrive to class prepared with daily materials Stay engaged until the bell rings Submit your own work |
Listen to understand
Encourage yourself and others Be kind to classmates and teachers |
| Hallways and Common Spaces (Cafeteria, Library, Quad, Offices, etc) |
Remain within gates
Keep walkways and doorways clear Follow staff directions Follow the established norms of our common spaces |
Walk and talk at an appropriate volume |
Take the shortest route
Have a pass when out of class |
Be kind to self and others
Take lost items to the main office |
| Restrooms |
Respect privacy
One person per stall Use for intended purpose Have a pass when out of class |
Keep stalls, walls, and floor clean |
Get in, get out
Use restrooms during breaks or with approval Phones must stay in the classroom or learning area |
Dispose of all trash in trash cans
Keep others needs in mind |
| Athletics and Extracurricular Activities |
Use equipment and facilities as intended
Return equipment used to its designated area |
Resolve conflict in an appropriate manner
Work to maintain facilities by leaving food, drinks and gum outside gym and performing arts center |
Be an ambassador for our school | Demonstrate good sportsmanship and consideration for others as a participant and a spectator at all times |
| Technology |
Access appropriate websites/domains only
Using personal devices to instigate and perpetuate inappropriate activities will not be tolerated |
Use school-issued technology for school-related purposes only
Return technology within a reasonable time |
Charge and bring chromebook to school daily, avoid relying on loaners
Inform staff of vandalism or broken equipment Use A.I. appropriately as instructed by teacher |
Anything posted on the internet will be there forever
Communicate with kindness |
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The Del Mar Scholar Profile
The goal of the academic program at Del Mar High School is to inspire individuals to become academically curious, internally motivated, and intellectually proficient. Successful Del Mar Scholars are active, collaborative, and socially-conscious members of the global community.
As Del Mar Scholars we strive to be:
Inquirers |
We nurture our curiosity by developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Knowledgeable |
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
Thinkers |
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action towards complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators |
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Principled |
We act with integrity and honesty, a strong sense of fairness and justice, and respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
Open-Minded |
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, and strive to understand the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view and we are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring |
We show empathy, compassion, and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
Risk-Takers |
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Balanced |
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives; such as the intellectual, physical, and emotional elements to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
Reflective |
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
Location Information
1224 Del Mar Avenue
San Jose, CA
95128
Main: 408-626-3403
Fax: 408-295-9476 - Main Office
Fax: 408-626-3622 - Student Service Center
Email for general inquiries: [email protected]