[2] During its first year, Del Norte was expected to have approximately 700 students in order to create a personalized learning experience.

[8][9] Beginning in the 2023–24 school year, longtime Del Norte administrator Ty Eveleth, who had previously served as assistant principal starting 2020, and a school counselor beginning in 2013, became Del Norte's principal.

Del Norte is equipped with technology including a school-wide data-sharing network, VoIP, and Promethean Activboards in all classrooms.

[13] Del Norte submitted a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) membership application for the 2009–10 year.

In 2022, Niche and U.S. News both ranked Del Norte the 4th best high school in San Diego area.