Capistrano Unified School District

The Capistrano Unified School District is located in San Juan Capistrano, CA and includes 61 schools that serve 52,681 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Capistrano Unified School District spends $7,974 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Capistrano Unified School District has 23 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CA state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Capistrano Unified School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Capistrano Unified School District, 9% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Capistrano Unified School District serves 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.