- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Clemente, CA
San Clemente High
Federal NCES profile for San Clemente High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060744000701
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Clemente High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in San Clemente · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
San Clemente High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Clemente High ranks #9 of 11 public schools in San Clemente, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
San Clemente High held near 2,765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 125.0 → 125.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-73 students YoY 060744000701 · San Clemente, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,740 enr · 21.9:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: San Juan Hills High (2,641 students)
San Clemente High held near 2,765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount). Teacher FTE added 125.0 → 125.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Clemente High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Dana Hills Hig
Dana Hills High
1,725 students
What this shows San Clemente High reports 2,740 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Clemente High compares
San Clemente 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 | 27.7% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,740 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,740
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
27.9%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, San Clemente High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 San Clemente High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Hills High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana Hills High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Clemente High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,740 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Clemente High
How many students attend San Clemente High?
San Clemente High has 2,740 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Clemente, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,838 (2022-23) → 2,765 (2023-24), nearly flat (-73).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Clemente High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Clemente 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 San Clemente High?
27.7% of students at San Clemente High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Clemente High?
The largest demographic group at San Clemente High is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in San Clemente, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Clemente High?
San Clemente High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 San Clemente High rank among public schools in San Clemente?
By Resource Investment Index, San Clemente High ranks #9 of 11 public schools in San Clemente, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Clemente on the city page.
What other schools are in Capistrano Unified?
Besides San Clemente High, Capistrano Unified also operates San Juan Hills High (2,641 students), Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students), and Tesoro High (2,030 students). See the Capistrano Unified district page for the complete list.