How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Capistrano Unified | Saddleback Valley Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Juan Capistrano, California | Mission Viejo, California |
| Total Enrollment | 41,855 | 23,711 |
| Number of Schools | 59 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 21.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Capistrano Unified | Saddleback Valley Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,820 | $15,515 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| State Revenue | 31.0% | 29.5% |
| Local Revenue | 61.2% | 62.6% |
Capistrano Unified
Federal State Local
Saddleback Valley Unified
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Capistrano Unified | Saddleback Valley Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5% | 35.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.7% | 42.3% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 11.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 12.9% | 9.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.9% | 33.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Capistrano Unified | Saddleback Valley Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 119 | 78 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 536:1 | 453.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.1% | 22.4% |
School Types
Capistrano Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Saddleback Valley Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.