- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Juan Capistrano, CA
Capistrano Union High
Federal NCES profile for Capistrano Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060744000703
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capistrano Union High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in San Juan Capistrano · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for California
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Capistrano Union High has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capistrano Union High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Capistrano Union High shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-23.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 060744000703 · San Juan Capistrano, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 8.6:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Capistrano Union High shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-23.3%). Teacher FTE lost 12.7 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Capistrano Union High 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 103
Capistrano Union High
103 students
What this shows Capistrano Union High reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capistrano Union High compares
Capistrano Union High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 60% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
White 21.4%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Capistrano Union High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capistrano Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capistrano Union High'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 (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capistrano Union High
How many students attend Capistrano Union High?
Capistrano Union High has 103 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capistrano Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Capistrano Union High is 8.6:1, which is 60% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capistrano Union High?
72.0% of students at Capistrano Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capistrano Union High?
The largest demographic group at Capistrano Union High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capistrano Union High?
Capistrano Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Capistrano Union High rank among high schools in San Juan Capistrano?
By Resource Investment Index, Capistrano Union High ranks #1 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 Capistrano Union High, 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.