Capistrano Valley High School
Tel:
(949)364-6100
- Capistrano Valley High School serves 2,105 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Capistrano Valley High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Capistrano Valley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Capistrano Valley High School's student population of 2,105 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,105 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Capistrano Valley High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Capistrano Valley High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1752 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 55% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Capistrano Valley High School is California Preparatory Academy (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Niguel Hills Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- Laguna Niguel Niguel Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,072 student
0.8 miles
29070 Paseo Escuela
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)234-5360 0.8 6-8 1,072 - Laguna Niguel Hidden Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 366 students
1.2 miles
25142 Hidden Hills Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)495-0050 1.2 K-5 366 - Laguna Niguel Marian Bergeson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 676 students
1.2 miles
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)643-1540 1.2 K-5 676 - San Clemente Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 295 students
1.4 miles
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949)606-4937 1.4 K-8 295 - Ladera Ranch Oso Grande Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1,137 student
1.9 miles
30251 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949)234-5966 1.9 K-5 1,137
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