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700 Avenido Pico, San Clemente, CA 92673-5681
Summary
San Clemente High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
79.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
51.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 60/1,734 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 293/1,735 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,740 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,033 (37.7%) |
| English Learners | 145 (5.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.8 points from last year and rose 3.8 points over the full period. Math fell 3.8 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period.
•Math +5.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
79.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.0-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 14.1-point gap at a typical California 8–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 83.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 63% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 62%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
51.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.0-point math income gap is wider than the 10.6-point gap at a typical California 8–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 15 schools for reading and 15 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 8–12 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 San Clemente High compare within the district?
San Clemente High is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 5 8–12 schools in Capistrano Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Clemente High rank in California?
San Clemente High ranks No. 60 of 1,734 in reading and No. 293 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at San Clemente High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 5 8–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 67.2% meet the reading standard and 33.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Clemente High compare with other schools in Orange County?
San Clemente High is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 8–12 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 8–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| San Clemente HighThis school | 51.2% | 79.8% |
| Aliso Niguel High | 53.9% | 79.2% |
| Dana Hills High | 43.8% | 64.2% |
