Capistrano Union High

31422 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

union.capousd.org/

150 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Junipero Serra High School, located in San Juan Capistrano, is a specialized alternative education site within the Capistrano Unified School District. The school is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting, offering a smaller, more personalized environment than a comprehensive high school. Its mission is to support students in credit recovery, academic acceleration, and personal growth, ensuring that they remain on track to earn their high school diplomas and prepare for post-secondary success.

The campus functions as an essential resource for the local community, emphasizing individualized attention and flexible instructional strategies. By focusing on smaller class sizes and supportive staff-student relationships, Junipero Serra High aims to re-engage students who might otherwise struggle in a larger school environment. Through its alignment with district-wide standards, the school provides a structured pathway for students to overcome academic challenges and develop the skills necessary for college and career readiness.

150

Total Students

12.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capistrano Union High
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	106
Two or More	8

Hispanic
106 (70.7 %)
White
36 (24.0 %)
Two or More
8 (5.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)489-7216
Website:	http://union.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 10 8

Grade 11 53

Grade 12 89