- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Juan Capistrano, CA
California Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for California Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060744012894
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Preparatory Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in San Juan Capistrano · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
California Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744012894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
California Preparatory Academy held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060744012894 · San Juan Capistrano, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 24.8:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
California Preparatory Academy held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
California Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- San Juan Hills
San Juan Hills High
2,641 students
- Aliso Niguel H
Aliso Niguel High
2,563 students
- Tesoro High
Tesoro High
2,030 students
- Capistrano Val
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- This school 198
California Preparatory Academy
198 students
What this shows California Preparatory Academy reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How California Preparatory Academy compares
California Preparatory Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, California Preparatory Academy is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How California Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in San Juan Capistrano
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about California Preparatory Academy
How many students attend California Preparatory Academy?
California Preparatory Academy has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at California Preparatory Academy is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Preparatory Academy?
23.1% of students at California Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at California Preparatory Academy is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Preparatory Academy?
California Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California Preparatory Academy rank among high schools in San Juan Capistrano?
By Resource Investment Index, California Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Juan Capistrano on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides California Preparatory Academy, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students), San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.