Capistrano Unified School District

33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-4706
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Capistrano Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 59 public schools serving 42,646 students in Capistrano Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Capistrano Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
59 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
42,646 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
1,916 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked #106 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#111 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Capistrano Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capistrano Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capistrano Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
97%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Capistrano Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
66 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,528 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,688 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
56%
# Black Students
351 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
22,668 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
53%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,258 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3,000
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,746
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,868
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,885
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,973
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,071
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,099
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,164
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,377
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,700
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,762
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,045
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,956
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,788 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,388 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$716 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Capistrano Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$614 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Capistrano Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,788
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Capistrano Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,388
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Capistrano Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Capistrano Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ladera Ranch Middle School
Math: 78% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5922
Grades: 6-8
| 1,284 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Del Mar Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5950
Grades: K-5
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Wagon Wheel Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30912 Bridle Path
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 589-1953
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Oso Grande Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30251 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5966
Grades: K-5
| 901 students
Rank: #66.
Arroyo Vista Middle School
Math: 74% | Reading: 81%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Vista Del Mar Middle School
Math: 72% | Reading: 81%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1130 Ave. Talega
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 234-5955
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #88.
Ladera Ranch Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29551 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5915
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Moulton Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29851 Highlands Ave.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5980
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1010.
Canyon Vista Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27800 Oak View Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 234-5941
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1111.
Laguna Niguel Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27922 Niguel Heights Blvd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5308
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1212.
Tesoro High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Tesoro Creek Rd.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 2,268 students
Rank: #1313.
Castille Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 81%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24042 Via La Coruna
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 234-5976
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1414.
Don Juan Avila Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #1515.
Chaparral Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29001 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-5349
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #1616.
Bathgate Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 348-0451
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1717.
Capistrano Home/virtual
Alternative School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-9374
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1818.
Las Flores Middle School
Math: 67% | Reading: 77%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6543
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1919.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 78%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 360-9001
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #2020.
Tijeras Creek Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23072 Avenida Empresa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5300
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #2121.
Aliso Niguel High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-5590
Grades: 9-12
| 2,773 students
Rank: #2222.
San Clemente High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Avenido Pico
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 492-4165
Grades: 9-12
| 2,904 students
Rank: #2323.
Concordia Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 73%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3120 Avenida Del Presidente
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-3060
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2424.
Don Juan Avila Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 349-9452
Grades: K-5
| 706 students
Rank: #2525.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #2626.
Capistrano Valley High School
Math: 53% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,077 students
Rank: #2727.
San Juan Hills High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29211 Stallion Ridge
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,939 students
Rank: #2828.
Las Flores Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 73%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25862 Antonio Pkwy.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6935
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2929.
Truman Benedict Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1251 Sarmentoso
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 498-6617
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #3030.
Esencia
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Aprender St.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 234-9200
Grades: K-5
| 793 students
Rank: #3131.
John Malcom Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 70%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32261 Charles Ave.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 248-0542
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #3232.
George White Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25422 Chapparosa Park Dr.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-3875
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #3333.
Aliso Viejo Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 70%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 831-2622
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #3434.
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #3535.
Carl Hankey Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 70%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Capistrano Unified School District?
Capistrano Unified School District manages 59 public schools serving 42,646 students.
What is the rank of Capistrano Unified School District?
Capistrano Unified School District is ranked #106 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Capistrano Unified School District?
53% of Capistrano Unified School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Capistrano Unified School District?
Capistrano Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Capistrano Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,388 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 59 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 42,646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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