SILVERADO HIGH SCHOOL

Silverado High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified school district, located in Mission Viejo, CA with about 238 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Silverado High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Silverado High School, located in the master-planned community of Mission Viejo, is a specialized alternative education site within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a more flexible, personalized, and small-group learning environment than what is offered at a traditional comprehensive high school. By focusing on individualized academic paths, Silverado provides students with the opportunity to recover credits, accelerate their progress toward graduation, and receive targeted support to overcome academic or personal challenges.

The campus culture at Silverado emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where faculty work closely with students to foster both academic achievement and personal growth. Because of its smaller enrollment size, the school is able to offer a more intimate setting that encourages strong student-teacher relationships and a sense of community. Through its commitment to meeting students where they are, Silverado High plays a vital role in the district’s mission to ensure that all students, regardless of their unique needs or circumstances, have access to a high school diploma and a clear pathway to post-secondary success.

For more information, contact Silverado High at (949) 586-8800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.