Serving 2,171 students in grades 9-12, El Toro High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Toro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
El Toro High School's student population of 2,171 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Toro High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Toro High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Toro High School's ranking?
El Toro High School is ranked #344 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Toro High School often compared to?
El Toro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trabuco Hills High School, Mission Viejo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Toro High School?
The graduation rate of El Toro High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend El Toro High School?
2,171 students attend El Toro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of El Toro High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Toro High School?
El Toro High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Toro High School offer ?
El Toro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Toro High School part of?
El Toro High School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
April 05, 2024 (Friday)
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