Aliso Niguel High School, which is part of the Capistrano Unified School District, is located in the city of Aliso Viejo, California. Most of its students reside in the communities of Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel.
Serving 2,563 students in grades 9-12, Aliso Niguel 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 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Aliso Niguel High serves the west part of its school district in Aliso Viejo, CA, covering an area of approximately 12.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest edge reaching 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aliso Niguel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aliso Niguel High School's student population of 2,563 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,563 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aliso Niguel High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aliso Niguel 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
#796 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aliso Niguel High School's ranking?
Aliso Niguel High School is ranked #796 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aliso Niguel High School often compared to?
Aliso Niguel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dana Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aliso Niguel High School?
The graduation rate of Aliso Niguel High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Aliso Niguel High School?
2,563 students attend Aliso Niguel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Aliso Niguel High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aliso Niguel High School?
Aliso Niguel High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aliso Niguel High School offer ?
Aliso Niguel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aliso Niguel High School part of?
Aliso Niguel High School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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