Best High Schools in Capistrano Beach, CA

Capistrano Beach, CA has 4 high schools with 8,590 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Capistrano Beach score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Capistrano Beach meet expectations.

1. San Clemente High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2838 Students

2. San Juan Hills High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2857 Students

3. Dana Hills High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1965 Students

4. Laguna Beach High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 930 Students

Best Middle Schools in Capistrano Beach, CA

Capistrano Beach, CA has 3 middle schools with 2,340 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Capistrano Beach score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Capistrano Beach underperform expectations.

1. Marco Forster Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1082 Students

2. Thurston Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Laguna Beach Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students

3. Shorecliffs Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Capistrano Beach, CA

Capistrano Beach, CA has 4 elementary schools with 1,608 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Capistrano Beach score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Capistrano Beach N/A.

1. Richard Henry Dana Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 294 Students

2. Marblehead Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students

3. Las Palmas Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 725 Students

4. Palisades Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Capistrano Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 343 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Capistrano Beach, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Capistrano Beach, CA has a total population of 8,477 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Capistrano Beach, CA

12,538

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Capistrano Beach, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

44.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

38.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Capistrano Beach, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Capistrano Beach, CA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,312 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Capistrano Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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