How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bernice Ayer Middle | Capistrano Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Clemente, CA | Mission Viejo, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,991 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.5:1 | 22.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.7% | 30.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bernice Ayer Middle | Capistrano Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,039 | $15,039 |
| District | Capistrano Unified | Capistrano Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bernice Ayer Middle | Capistrano Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 45.0% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.1% | 31.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 11.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bernice Ayer Middle | Capistrano Valley High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 919:1 | 663.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.1% | 19.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 51 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.