How do these schools compare?
| Metric | California Preparatory Academy | Dana Hills High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Juan Capistrano, CA | Dana Point, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 198 | 1,725 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.2% | 32.5% |
| 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 | California Preparatory Academy | Dana Hills High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,820 | $15,820 |
| District | Capistrano Unified | Capistrano Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | California Preparatory Academy | Dana Hills High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.6% | 52.1% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% | 34.8% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 11.7% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | California Preparatory Academy | Dana Hills High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 502:1 | 514:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.3% | 23.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 49 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.