Aliso Niguel High

28000 Wolverine Way
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

alisoniguel.capousd.org/

2,774 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Aliso Niguel High School, located in Aliso Viejo, California, is a highly regarded public secondary institution serving the Capistrano Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-technical education pathways. The campus culture is heavily defined by its commitment to excellence in both the classroom and in extracurricular activities, frequently garnering accolades for its academic performance, championship-level athletic programs, and a robust performing arts department.

Beyond academics and athletics, Aliso Niguel is recognized for its strong school spirit and a dense network of student-led clubs and organizations that encourage community involvement. As a focal point for the Aliso Viejo community, the school emphasizes a "Wolverine" identity that promotes leadership, inclusivity, and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for higher education and professional success, the school maintains a reputation for high graduation rates and consistently high college matriculation among its student body.

2,774

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aliso Niguel High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,425
Hispanic	605
Black	37
Asian	447
Two or More	246
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,425 (51.5 %)
Hispanic
605 (21.9 %)
Asian
447 (16.1 %)
Two or More
246 (8.9 %)
Black
37 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)831-5590
Website:	http://alisoniguel.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	620
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	228

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 684

Grade 10 675

Grade 11 668

Grade 12 747