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Aliso Niguel High

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3385

(949) 831-5590 · alisoniguel.capousd.org/

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10/10
#80
Rank 80 out of 1,227
Top 6%
English Language Arts10/10 · #87 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #109 · 91st percentile
Science10/10 · #65 · 95th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Aliso Niguel High sits in the heart of Aliso Viejo, one of Orange County's newer master-planned communities where the neighborhoods are tidy, the hiking trails are close, and families tend to put a serious premium on education. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, with particularly strong science scores that reflect a student body that's genuinely engaged academically — not just going through the motions. It's a great fit for families who want a well-rounded suburban high school experience with real academic rigor, set in a community that feels safe, polished, and close to both the beach and the broader South OC lifestyle.

Student Demographics

617 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
304 (49%)
Hispanic
143 (23%)
Asian
83 (13%)
Multiple Races
53 (9%)
Filipino
19 (3%)
Other
15 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners50 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged217 (35%)
Students with Disabilities82 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,563
Enrollment
108.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
21.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
36.3%
AP Participation
of students
1,006
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Wolverine · CIF Southern Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #378 · 83rd percentile

186 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found