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
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.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,981 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 10%)
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
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