How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mission Viejo High | Serrano Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mission Viejo, CA | Lake Forest, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,566 | 868 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.9:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.3% | 36.5% |
| 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 | Mission Viejo High | Serrano Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,938 | $14,938 |
| District | Saddleback Valley Unified | Saddleback Valley Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mission Viejo High | Serrano Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.1% | 31.3% |
| African American | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.6% | 45.0% |
| Asian | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mission Viejo High | Serrano Intermediate |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 313.2:1 | 289.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.2% | 22.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 88 |
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.