- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mission Viejo, CA
Capistrano Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Capistrano Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060744000685
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capistrano Valley High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Mission Viejo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Capistrano Valley High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capistrano Valley High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Mission Viejo, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Capistrano Valley High held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.8 → 94.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 060744000685 · Mission Viejo, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,991 enr · 21.9:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
Capistrano Valley High held near 1,981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.8 → 94.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Capistrano Valley 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
- This school
Capistrano Valley High
1,991 students
- Dana Hills Hig
Dana Hills High
1,725 students
What this shows Capistrano Valley High reports 1,991 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capistrano Valley High compares
Capistrano Valley High 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,991 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,991
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 664 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 10.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Capistrano Valley High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Capistrano Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capistrano Valley 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
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Mission Viejo
3 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 (~1,991 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capistrano Valley High
How many students attend Capistrano Valley High?
Capistrano Valley High has 1,991 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mission Viejo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,029 (2022-23) → 1,981 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capistrano Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Capistrano Valley High is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capistrano Valley High?
30.4% of students at Capistrano Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capistrano Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Capistrano Valley High is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Mission Viejo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capistrano Valley High?
Capistrano Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Valley High rank among high schools in Mission Viejo?
By Resource Investment Index, Capistrano Valley High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides Capistrano Valley 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.