Capistrano Valley High School is a public high school at the southern border of Mission Viejo, California, USA, that is run by the Capistrano Unified School District. It is set on a hilltop overlooking the San Diego Freeway corridor and Saddleback Mountain. It is located on Via Escolar, off the Avery exit of the I-5.
Serving 1,981 students in grades 9-12, Capistrano Valley High School ranks in the top 20% 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,981 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capistrano Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Capistrano Valley High School's student population of 1,981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,981 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Capistrano Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capistrano Valley High School is 0.66, 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
#1042 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capistrano Valley High School's ranking?
Capistrano Valley High School is ranked #1042 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Capistrano Valley High School often compared to?
Capistrano Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tesoro High School, San Juan Hills 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 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capistrano Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Capistrano Valley High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Capistrano Valley High School?
1,981 students attend Capistrano Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Capistrano Valley High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capistrano Valley High School?
Capistrano Valley High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Capistrano Valley High School offer ?
Capistrano Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Capistrano Valley High School part of?
Capistrano Valley High School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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