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 1,991 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,991 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Capistrano Valley High School's student population of 1,991 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,991 students
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capistrano Valley High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capistrano Valley High School is 0.68, 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
#1386 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
45%
20%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capistrano Valley High School's ranking?
Capistrano Valley High School is ranked #1386 out of 9,523 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
1,991 students attend Capistrano Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Capistrano Valley High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capistrano Valley High School?
Capistrano Valley High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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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