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#4393 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 46% in state

Capuchino High

High School · San Mateo Union High · San Bruno, CA

A San Mateo Union High high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1501 Magnolia Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066

  • Math 22% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$24,541
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Capuchino High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Capuchino High 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 San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,234/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bruno), 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

$135,976

Median home value

$1,199,400

Median rent

$2,696/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·556 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sical Home SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.4 mi13Compare →
Mills HighEnrollment path unverified7.99–121.4 mi1,119Compare →
Peninsula High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified5.39–122.2 mi186Compare →
Mercy HighPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–122.3 mi354Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

San Mateo Union High

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$24,541NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Capuchino High is listed in San Mateo Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Capuchino High

Capuchino High is a public high school in San Bruno, CA, part of San Mateo Union High, serving approximately 1,108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,393 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Capuchino High

What grades does Capuchino High serve?

Capuchino High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Capuchino High?

Capuchino High has an enrollment of approximately 1,108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Capuchino High?

The student-teacher ratio at Capuchino High is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Capuchino High rank in CA?

Capuchino High ranks #4,393 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Capuchino High's MySchoolScout rating?

Capuchino High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Capuchino High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Capuchino High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Capuchino High a charter school?

No, Capuchino High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Capuchino High a Title I school?

No, Capuchino High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capuchino High?

27.0% of students at Capuchino High 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
1,108
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Mateo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 94066)
42,875
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
39.8
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 94066; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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