B+

School Score

Strong

75/100

San Juan Capistrano, California · 2022-23

Capistrano Unified

Serving 44,070 students in 65 schools, Capistrano Unified is significantly stronger than the typical US district. Math: 53% · Reading: 65% · Graduation: 94%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

53%

District-wide

↑ 27.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

65%

District-wide

↑ 36.0% vs US

Graduation rate

94%

4-year

Enrollment

44,070

65 schools

Capistrano proficiency

53% / 65%

"Capistrano Unified students reached 53% math proficiency and 65% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 23% / 28% state averages."

Source: NCES + California DOE

Graduation rate

94%

"Capistrano Unified's 4-year graduation rate is 94%, above the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$14,500

"Capistrano Unified spends $14,500 per student annually, below the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Capistrano Unified · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Capistrano Unified

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

53%

here

23%

state

26%

US avg

↑ 104%

Reading proficiency

65%

here

28%

state

29%

US avg

↑ 124%

Graduation rate

94%

here

87%

state

87%

US avg

↑ 8%

Student-teacher ratio

23.7:1

here

22.4:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↑ 54%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

24.3%

here

60.7%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Capistrano Unified a good school district?▾

Capistrano Unified earns a CodeOpx School Score of 75/100 (B+, Strong). It is significantly stronger than the typical US district, with 53% math and 65% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Capistrano Unified?▾

Capistrano Unified operates 65 public schools serving 44,070 students in and around San Juan Capistrano, California.

What is Capistrano Unified's graduation rate?▾

Capistrano Unified's 4-year graduation rate is 94%, above the US average of 87%.

How much does Capistrano Unified spend per student?▾

Capistrano Unified spends approximately $14,500 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Capistrano Unified school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Capistrano Unified directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.