Enrollment
2,641
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Juan Capistrano, CA
San Juan Hills High
Federal NCES profile for San Juan Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060744011854
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Juan Hills High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in San Juan Capistrano · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Juan Hills High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan Hills High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
School address
District: Capistrano Unified · California
NCES ID 060744011854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Juan Hills High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Juan Hills High
San Juan Hills High is a large high school in San Juan Capistrano, California, enrolling 2,641 students.
At 21.5:1, 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 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,641 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Juan Capistrano's high schools, it stands alongside California Preparatory Academy (198 students): San Juan Hills High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 24.8:1).
Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 students) and Aliso Niguel High (2,563 students) alongside San Juan Hills 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 Juan Hills High compares
San Juan Hills 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,641 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,641
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.4%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 6.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, San Juan Hills High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capistrano Unified, which includes San Juan Hills 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 Juan Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aliso Niguel High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tesoro High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capistrano Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dana Hills High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Juan Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 in San Juan Capistrano
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,641 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Juan Hills High
How many students attend San Juan Hills High?
San Juan Hills High has 2,641 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Juan Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at San Juan Hills High is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Juan Hills High?
28.9% of students at San Juan Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Juan Hills High?
The largest demographic group at San Juan Hills High is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Juan Hills High?
San Juan Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Juan Hills High rank among high schools in San Juan Capistrano?
By Resource Investment Index, San Juan Hills High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Juan Capistrano on the city page.
Is San Juan Hills High a good school?
San Juan Hills High earns 46/100 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 Juan Hills High, Capistrano Unified also operates San Clemente High (2,740 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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