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1501 Magnolia Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066-5451
Summary
Capuchino High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
51.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 24.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 51.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 794/1,596 (50th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 697/1,596 (56th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,061 |
| Low-Income Students | 366 (34.5%) |
| English Learners | 186 (17.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 9.8 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and rose 2.7 points over the full period.
•Math +2.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
51.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.8-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 10% to 50%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
24.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Capuchino High compare within the district?
Capuchino High is No. 7 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in San Mateo Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Capuchino High rank in California?
Capuchino High ranks No. 794 of 1,596 in reading and No. 697 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 Capuchino High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 6 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.1% meet the reading standard and 11.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Capuchino High compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Capuchino High is No. 21 in both reading and math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Capuchino HighThis school | 24.1% | 51.2% |
| Aragon High | 65.0% | 81.4% |
| Burlingame High | 61.1% | 76.3% |
