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#2372 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 25% in state

Trabuco Hills High

High School · Saddleback Valley Unified · Mission Viejo, CA

A Saddleback Valley Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

27501 Mustang Run, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

  • Math 41% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation33.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23:1
District spending per student$15,539
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Trabuco Hills High score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (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

37.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Trabuco 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mission Viejo), 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

$135,779

Median home value

$916,800

Median rent

$2,517/mo

College educated

46.5%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
33.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·668 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
14 boys'·12 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–120.9 mi254Compare →
EL Toro HighEnrollment path unverified7.99–122.5 mi1,972Compare →
Fusion Academy Mission ViejoPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–122.6 mi42Compare →
Foundations Cognitive SchoolsPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–123.0 mi30Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Saddleback Valley Unified

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#7 of 33
District spending per student
$15,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Trabuco Hills High is listed in Saddleback Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trabuco Hills High

Trabuco Hills High is a public high school in Mission Viejo, CA, part of Saddleback Valley Unified, serving approximately 2,507 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,372 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trabuco Hills High

What grades does Trabuco Hills High serve?

Trabuco Hills High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Trabuco Hills High?

Trabuco Hills High has an enrollment of approximately 2,507 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trabuco Hills High?

The student-teacher ratio at Trabuco Hills High is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trabuco Hills High rank in CA?

Trabuco Hills High ranks #2,372 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Trabuco Hills High's MySchoolScout rating?

Trabuco Hills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Trabuco Hills High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trabuco Hills High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Trabuco Hills High a charter school?

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

Is Trabuco Hills High a Title I school?

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

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

37.4% of students at Trabuco 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
2,507
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 92691)
46,618
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
44.6
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 92691; 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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