Very Good
#2072 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
California Preparatory Academy
High School · Capistrano Unified · San Juan Capistrano, CA
A Capistrano Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
32972 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- Math 46% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at California Preparatory Academy score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Juan Capistrano), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,893
Median home value
$929,700
Median rent
$2,500/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92675; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Connections Academy Southern CaliforniaCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 5,189 | Compare → |
| Capistrano Valley Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| West River AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Foundations Cognitive SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Capistrano Unified
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #37 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
California Preparatory Academy is listed in Capistrano Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California Preparatory Academy
California Preparatory Academy is a public high school in San Juan Capistrano, CA, part of Capistrano Unified, serving approximately 225 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,072 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California Preparatory Academy
What grades does California Preparatory Academy serve?
California Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend California Preparatory Academy?
California Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at California Preparatory Academy is 28.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
California Preparatory Academy ranks #2,072 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is California Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
California Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at California Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California Preparatory Academy has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is California Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, California Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is California Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, California Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Preparatory Academy?
22.7% of students at California Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (949) 234-5317
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92675)
- 34,998
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92675; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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