- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060744011854
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
San Juan Hills High held near 2,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 123.2 → 124.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-89 students YoY 060744011854 · San Juan Capistrano, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,641 enr · 21.5:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: San Clemente High (2,740 students)
San Juan Hills High held near 2,768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount). Teacher FTE added 123.2 → 124.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
San Juan Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Clemente H
San Clemente High
2,740 students
- This school
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 Juan Hills High reports 2,641 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Juan Hills High compares
San Juan Hills 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Capistrano Unified reports $15,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,563
- 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.
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 (~2,641 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,857 (2022-23) → 2,768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-89).
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.