Del Campo High School

Del Campo High School
Name	Del Campo High School
Established	1963
Type	Public high school
District	Elk Grove Unified School District
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	~2,000
Colors	Green and Gold
Mascot	Don
City	Fair Oaks
State	California
Country	United States

Del Campo High School is a public secondary school located in Fair Oaks, California, serving grades 9 through 12 within the Elk Grove Unified School District. Founded in the early 1960s, the school has developed a comprehensive program of academics, extracurricular activities, and athletics that connects students to local institutions and regional cultural life. The campus has undergone multiple facility upgrades aligned with county planning and California state standards.

History

The school opened in 1963 amid postwar suburban expansion in Sacramento County, reflecting demographic shifts influenced by the Interstate 80 (California), California Master Plan for Higher Education, and local housing developments such as Carmichael, California and Rancho Cordova, California. Early administration worked with the Sacramento County Office of Education and the Elk Grove Unified School District to implement programs comparable to those at nearby schools like Sacramento High School and Oak Ridge High School (El Dorado Hills). Through the 1970s and 1980s the campus responded to state-level policy changes following the Serrano v. Priest decisions and state funding adjustments after the passage of Proposition 13 (1978). In the 1990s and 2000s, modernization projects were funded through district bonds similar to measures seen across California Community Colleges and K–12 districts, involving partnerships with local agencies such as the Sacramento Municipal Utility District for energy retrofits. The 2010s and 2020s saw curricular expansions influenced by standards adopted by the California Department of Education and by regional initiatives in STEM and the arts.

Campus

The campus sits in a suburban neighborhood near Auburn Boulevard (Sacramento County) and features classroom buildings, science labs, performing arts spaces, and athletic fields. Facilities development has referenced guidelines from the California Building Standards Commission and accessibility standards consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Outdoor spaces include a stadium and track used for events linked to community organizations like the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District. The performing arts center hosts collaborations with entities such as the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera and touring companies that appear in the Sacramento Region.

Academics

The academic program offers state-mandated coursework aligned with the University of California and California State University eligibility requirements, Advanced Placement courses administered by the College Board, and career-technical education pathways connected to regional employers and community colleges such as Consumnes River College and American River College. Students have access to college counseling services that interface with systems like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Common Application. Extracurricular academic opportunities include participation in competitions and organizations tied to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, Future Business Leaders of America, and regional science fairs affiliated with the Society for Science & the Public.

Student life

Student clubs encompass arts, culture, and service groups that coordinate with nonprofit partners such as the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, civic programs connected to the City of Sacramento, and youth leadership initiatives modeled on California YMCA Youth & Government and Rotary International youth programs. The school newspaper and yearbook operate within frameworks used by the Journalism Education Association, while performing ensembles compete or collaborate with regional festivals like those organized by the California Music Educators Association. Community service and volunteerism link students to institutions such as UC Davis Health and local chapters of Habitat for Humanity.

Athletics

The athletic department fields teams that compete in leagues governed by the California Interscholastic Federation and schedules contests with area schools including Folsom High School, Bella Vista High School, and Elk Grove High School. Programs include football, basketball, soccer, track and field, baseball, softball, and swimming, with coaching staffs often coordinating with county-level athletic trainers and the Sacramento County Department of Public Health for safety protocols. Facilities support strength and conditioning programs informed by standards from organizations like the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Notable alumni

Notable graduates have gone on to careers in professional sports, arts, public service, and industry, with alumni participating in leagues and institutions such as the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, the United States Congress, and faculty or research positions at universities like Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley. Other alumni have taken roles in entertainment and media with credits linked to productions from studios such as Warner Bros. and networks including NBCUniversal.

Category:High schools in Sacramento County, California Category:Public high schools in California