School Overview
Capistrano Valley High School, located in the master-planned community of Mission Viejo, is a prominent public secondary school within the Capistrano Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, the school serves a diverse student body and has earned a reputation for preparing students for post-secondary success. The campus is well-regarded for its robust college preparatory curriculum, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways designed to challenge high-achieving students.

Beyond its academic rigor, "CVHS" is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletics program, often referred to as the "Home of the Cougars." The school fosters a well-rounded educational environment by supporting various student organizations, performing arts programs, and community service initiatives. By prioritizing a balance of high-level instruction and student involvement, Capistrano Valley High aims to cultivate well-adjusted, critical thinkers who are equipped to navigate the challenges of higher education and the professional workforce.
2,029
Total Students
91.8
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capistrano Valley High
Demographic Student Count
White978
Hispanic645
Black26
Asian203
Two or More165
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    978 (48.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    645 (31.9 %)
  • Asian
    203 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    165 (8.2 %)
  • Black
    26 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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)364-6100
Website: http://capovalley.capousd.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,029
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 91.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 619
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 188
Grades Taught
Grade 9 508
Grade 10 489
Grade 11 525
Grade 12 507

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Capistrano Valley High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9508
Grade 10489
Grade 11525
Grade 12507
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Capistrano Valley High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female94746.7%
Male1,07653%
Not Specified60.3%
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