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Capistrano Valley High

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 26301 Via Escolar, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3999

(949) 364-6100 · capovalley.capousd.org/

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9/10
#129
Rank 129 out of 1,227
Top 10%
English Language Arts9/10 · #144 · 88th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #149 · 88th percentile
Science10/10 · #119 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Capistrano Valley High sits in the heart of Mission Viejo, one of Orange County's most established and family-friendly master-planned communities, where tree-lined streets and a strong sense of civic pride set the backdrop for daily life. Academically, it consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, with standout performance across English, math, and science — the kind of numbers that give college-bound families real confidence. This is a school that tends to draw households who've done their homework on districts and chose Mission Viejo at least partly because of it.

Student Demographics

463 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
210 (45%)
Hispanic
133 (29%)
Asian
50 (11%)
Multiple Races
35 (8%)
Filipino
13 (3%)
African American
8 (2%)
Other
14 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners43 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged182 (39%)
Students with Disabilities66 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,991
Enrollment
91.3
Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
21.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.3%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.

18
AP Courses
offered
42.7%
AP Participation
of students
867
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program246 students enrolled

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

Athletics

Cougars · 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 Programs7/10 · #695 · 68th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found