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San Clemente High

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 700 Avenido Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673-5681

(949) 492-4165 · sctritons.capousd.org/

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9/10
#171
Rank 171 out of 1,227
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #179 · 85th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #154 · 88th percentile
Science9/10 · #246 · 81st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

San Clemente High sits in one of Orange County's most laid-back coastal towns, where surf culture and strong academics coexist pretty naturally. Families who want a well-rounded public high school — one that performs solidly across English, math, and science without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some inland OC schools — tend to find a good fit here. If you're drawn to beach-town living with easy access to both San Diego and LA, and want your kids in a school that genuinely delivers, San Clemente is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

557 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
366 (66%)
Hispanic
144 (26%)
Multiple Races
31 (6%)
Other
16 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners50 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged191 (34%)
Students with Disabilities67 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,740
Enrollment
115.9
Teachers (FTE)
23.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
24.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.2%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.

13
AP Courses
offered
33.2%
AP Participation
of students
941
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program448 students enrolled

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

Athletics

Tritons · CIF Southern Section

29
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 Programs6/10 · #925 · 58th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found