Capistrano Valley High School
Tel:
(949)364-6100
- Capistrano Valley High School serves 2,141 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 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 76%.
Top Placements
Capistrano Valley High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Capistrano Valley High School's student population of 2,141 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,141 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Capistrano Valley High School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Capistrano Valley High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1378 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| 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 | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 55% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 97% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Niguel Hills Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Niguel Hills Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laguna Niguel Niguel Hills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1139 students
0.8 miles
29070 Paseo Escuela
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)234-5360 0.8 6-8 1139 - Laguna Niguel Hidden Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
1.2 miles
25142 Hidden Hills Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)495-0050 1.2 K-5 347 - Laguna Niguel Marian Bergeson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 689 students
1.2 miles
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)643-1540 1.2 K-5 689 - Ladera Ranch Oso Grande Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1160 students
1.9 miles
30251 Sienna Pkwy.
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949)234-5966 1.9 K-5 1160 - Laguna Niguel George White Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 621 students
2.1 miles
25422 Chapparosa Park Dr.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)249-3875 2.1 K-5 621
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