Enrollment
2,740
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060744000701
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Clemente High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Clemente High
San Clemente High is a large high school in San Clemente, California, enrolling 2,740 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,740 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #147, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Capistrano Unified also operates San Juan Hills High (2,641 students) and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students) alongside San Clemente High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Clemente High compares
San Clemente High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capistrano Unified, which includes San Clemente High.
$14,421
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,641
- 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
- 1,991
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is San Clemente High a good school?
San Clemente High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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