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#664 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 7% in state

San Juan Hills High

High School · Capistrano Unified · San Juan Capistrano, CA

A Capistrano Unified high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

29211 Stallion Ridge, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

  • Math 55% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.4 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation45.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$15,860
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at San Juan Hills High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 67% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where San Juan Hills 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
45.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
14 boys'·12 girls'·67 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Margaret S Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition3.8privateK–121.5 mi1,168Compare →
St. Margaret's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.5 mi1,159Compare →
Foundations Cognitive SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.1private2–122.1 mi38Compare →
Opportunities for Learning - CapistranoCharter · enrollment unverified6.47–122.1 mi159Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#14 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

San Juan Hills High is listed in Capistrano Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Juan Hills High

San Juan Hills High is a public high school in San Juan Capistrano, CA, part of Capistrano Unified, serving approximately 2,768 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about San Juan Hills High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

San Juan Hills High School is a comprehensive high school located in San Juan Capistrano, California 2. It is the sixth high school within the Capistrano Unified School District 2. The institution officially opened during the 2007–2008 school year 2. The school serves residents from San Juan Capistrano, Talega of San Clemente, Capistrano Beach, and southern Ladera Ranch in Orange County, California 2. The school's website provides access to announcements, community information, and an events calendar 1. Additionally, the school promotes a mobile application available on Google Play and Apple Store to deliver important information to users 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.sjhhs.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Juan Hills High

What grades does San Juan Hills High serve?

San Juan Hills High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Juan Hills High?

San Juan Hills High has an enrollment of approximately 2,768 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Juan Hills High?

The student-teacher ratio at San Juan Hills High is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Juan Hills High rank in CA?

San Juan Hills High ranks #664 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Juan Hills High's MySchoolScout rating?

San Juan Hills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 San Juan Hills High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Juan Hills High has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Juan Hills High a charter school?

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

Is San Juan Hills High a Title I school?

No, San Juan Hills High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Juan Hills High?

34.9% of students at San Juan Hills 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
2,768
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
124
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 92675)
34,998
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
44.8
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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