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32972 Calle Perfecto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-4706
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
68.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
50.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 355/1,596 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 190/1,596 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 198 |
| Low-Income Students | 45 (22.7%) |
| English Learners | 1 (0.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.5 points from last year and fell 10.1 points over the full period. Math rose 22.3 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period.
•Math +5.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
68.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.5 points ahead in reading. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 61% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
50.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does California Preparatory Academy compare within the district?
California Preparatory Academy is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does California Preparatory Academy rank in California?
California Preparatory Academy ranks No. 355 of 1,596 in reading and No. 190 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at California Preparatory Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 72.2% meet the reading standard and 44.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does California Preparatory Academy compare with other schools in Orange County?
California Preparatory Academy is No. 29 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 65 9–12 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| California Preparatory AcademyThis school | 50.9% | 68.3% |
| Capistrano Valley High | 49.9% | 71.6% |
