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Capistrano Unified — District Profile & Schools

San Juan Capistrano, California · Orange County

Website
40,836
Students
60
Schools
21.7:1
Student-Teacher
1,882 teachers
0 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

681
Avg. School Size
3,969
Total Staff

Capistrano Unified Calendar

5 events

Sat, Jan 1 - Sun, Dec 31

Event

Golden Bell awards

Golden Bell awards won by CUSD for outstanding and innovative programs, including the language immersion program in 2022 and College and Career Advantage in 2023.

Thu, Aug 1 - Thu, Jul 31

Event

The Most Inspiring Student Awards

Awards debuted in 2024-25, with each school selecting an honoree that inspires their campus community.

Thu, Aug 1 - Thu, Jul 31

Event

Middle school students participated in intramural sports program

Middle school students participated in intramural sports program in 2024-25, resulting in an increase in attendance and engagement.

Tue, Feb 11

Event

Assistance League of Capistrano Valley raised funds

The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley raised funds to support AVID programs at SJHHS and SCHS

Thu, May 1

Event

Orange County Teachers of the Year Award

Erin Bro received the Orange County Teachers of the Year Award

Contact

Address
33122 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone
(949)234-9200

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
1,882
Total Staff
3,969
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Capistrano Unified (60)

San Juan Hills High

San Juan Capistrano

High
2,768 studentsGrades 9 - 1222.3:1 ratio34.93% FRPL

San Clemente High

San Clemente

High
2,765 studentsGrades 9 - 1222.1:1 ratio35.48% FRPL

Aliso Niguel High

Aliso Viejo

High
2,608 studentsGrades 9 - 1222.3:1 ratio30.44% FRPL

Tesoro High

Las Flores

High
2,040 studentsGrades 9 - 1221.5:1 ratio20.54% FRPL

Capistrano Valley High

Mission Viejo

High
1,981 studentsGrades 9 - 1221.1:1 ratio39.07% FRPL

Dana Hills High

Dana Point

High
1,805 studentsGrades 9 - 1220.1:1 ratio39.72% FRPL

Ladera Ranch Middle

Ladera Ranch

Middle
1,100 studentsGrades 6 - 822:1 ratio19.27% FRPL

Fred Newhart Middle

Mission Viejo

Middle
1,083 studentsGrades 6 - 819.7:1 ratio34.63% FRPL

Marco Forster Middle

San Juan Capistrano

Middle
1,040 studentsGrades 6 - 819.3:1 ratio70.58% FRPL

Esencia

Rancho Mission Viejo

Primary
904 studentsGrades 0 - 524.4:1 ratio13.38% FRPL

Don Juan Avila Middle

Aliso Viejo

Middle
891 studentsGrades 6 - 821.7:1 ratio28.73% FRPL

Oso Grande Elementary

Ladera Ranch

Primary
887 studentsGrades 0 - 524.6:1 ratio12.29% FRPL

Bernice Ayer Middle

San Clemente

Middle
878 studentsGrades 6 - 820:1 ratio37.13% FRPL

Aliso Viejo Middle

Aliso Viejo

Middle
799 studentsGrades 6 - 820.5:1 ratio35.17% FRPL

Las Palmas Elementary

San Clemente

Primary
748 studentsGrades 0 - 524.1:1 ratio47.46% FRPL

Niguel Hills Middle

Laguna Niguel

Middle
733 studentsGrades 6 - 819.3:1 ratio40.38% FRPL

Vista del Mar Elementary

San Clemente

Primary
727 studentsGrades 0 - 525.1:1 ratio14.72% FRPL

Shorecliffs Middle

San Clemente

Middle
679 studentsGrades 6 - 819.4:1 ratio44.92% FRPL

Don Juan Avila Elementary

Aliso Viejo

Primary
675 studentsGrades 0 - 526:1 ratio25.48% FRPL

San Juan Elementary

San Juan Capistrano

Primary
673 studentsGrades 0 - 524.9:1 ratio72.96% FRPL

Chaparral Elementary

Ladera Ranch

Primary
661 studentsGrades 0 - 522.8:1 ratio15.73% FRPL

Ladera Ranch Elementary

Ladera Ranch

Primary
612 studentsGrades 0 - 522.7:1 ratio22.71% FRPL

Truman Benedict Elementary

San Clemente

Primary
590 studentsGrades 0 - 523.6:1 ratio18.81% FRPL

Oak Grove Elementary

Aliso Viejo

Primary
584 studentsGrades 0 - 524.3:1 ratio32.71% FRPL

Bathgate Elementary

Mission Viejo

Primary
579 studentsGrades 0 - 524.1:1 ratio27.12% FRPL

Las Flores Middle

Las Flores

Middle
559 studentsGrades 6 - 819.3:1 ratio23.79% FRPL

John Malcom Elementary

Laguna Niguel

Primary
551 studentsGrades 0 - 524:1 ratio25.23% FRPL

Moulton Elementary

Laguna Niguel

Primary
530 studentsGrades 0 - 524.1:1 ratio27.55% FRPL

Vista del Mar Middle

San Clemente

Middle
529 studentsGrades 6 - 818.9:1 ratio17.58% FRPL

Arroyo Vista Elementary

Rancho Santa Margarita

Primary
518 studentsGrades 0 - 524.7:1 ratio23.55% FRPL

Canyon Vista Elementary

Aliso Viejo

Primary
508 studentsGrades 0 - 523.1:1 ratio17.13% FRPL

Concordia Elementary

San Clemente

Primary
501 studentsGrades 0 - 525.1:1 ratio24.95% FRPL

Castille Elementary

Mission Viejo

Primary
497 studentsGrades 0 - 522.6:1 ratio22.94% FRPL

Marian Bergeson Elementary

Laguna Niguel

Primary
486 studentsGrades 0 - 524.3:1 ratio30.66% FRPL

Viejo Elementary

Mission Viejo

Primary
451 studentsGrades 0 - 525.1:1 ratio44.12% FRPL

Wagon Wheel Elementary

Coto De Caza

Primary
447 studentsGrades 0 - 522.4:1 ratio13.42% FRPL

Philip J. Reilly Elementary

Mission Viejo

Primary
418 studentsGrades 0 - 520.9:1 ratio27.51% FRPL

Wood Canyon Elementary

Aliso Viejo

Primary
410 studentsGrades 0 - 524.1:1 ratio51.71% FRPL

Laguna Niguel Elementary

Laguna Niguel

Primary
397 studentsGrades 0 - 522.1:1 ratio26.45% FRPL

George White Elementary

Laguna Niguel

Primary
390 studentsGrades 0 - 522.9:1 ratio35.38% FRPL

Richard Henry Dana Elementary

Dana Point

Primary
384 studentsGrades 0 - 520.2:1 ratio44.27% FRPL

Palisades Elementary

Capistrano Beach

Primary
336 studentsGrades 0 - 519.8:1 ratio44.35% FRPL

Clarence Lobo Elementary

San Clemente

Primary
335 studentsGrades 0 - 520.9:1 ratio48.06% FRPL

Arroyo Vista Middle

Rancho Santa Margarita

Middle
330 studentsGrades 6 - 820.6:1 ratio20% FRPL

Las Flores Elementary

Rancho Santa Margarita

Primary
322 studentsGrades 0 - 524.8:1 ratio29.5% FRPL

Kinoshita Elementary

San Juan Capistrano

Primary
322 studentsGrades 0 - 524.8:1 ratio88.82% FRPL

Carl Hankey Elementary

Mission Viejo

Primary
318 studentsGrades 0 - 524.5:1 ratio50.94% FRPL

Tijeras Creek Elementary

Rancho Santa Margarita

Primary
318 studentsGrades 0 - 524.5:1 ratio19.18% FRPL

Hidden Hills Elementary

Laguna Niguel

Primary
317 studentsGrades 0 - 519.8:1 ratio65.93% FRPL

Del Obispo Elementary

San Juan Capistrano

Primary
315 studentsGrades 0 - 521:1 ratio63.81% FRPL

Harold Ambuehl Elementary

San Juan Capistrano

Primary
312 studentsGrades 0 - 522.3:1 ratio42.31% FRPL

Esencia Middle

Rancho Mission Viejo

Middle
284 studentsGrades 6 - 818.9:1 ratio20.77% FRPL

California Preparatory Academy

San Juan Capistrano

High
225 studentsGrades 9 - 1228.1:1 ratio22.67% FRPL

Marblehead Elementary

San Clemente

Primary
218 studentsGrades 0 - 524.2:1 ratio45.41% FRPL

Carl Hankey Middle

Mission Viejo

Middle
175 studentsGrades 6 - 814.6:1 ratio48.57% FRPL

Capistrano Union High

San Juan Capistrano

High
115 studentsGrades 9 - 129.6:1 ratio85.22% FRPL

Capistrano Home/Virtual

San Juan Capistrano

Primary
91 studentsGrades 0 - 818.2:1 ratio37.36% FRPL

Bridges Community Day

San Juan Capistrano

High
14 studentsGrades 7 - 124.7:1 ratio42.86% FRPL

Richard Henry Dana Exceptional Needs

Dana Point

0

Early Childhood Center

Dana Point

0

Frequently Asked Questions about Capistrano Unified

Capistrano Unified includes 59 schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.