El Toro High School

25255 Toledo Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,972 students in grades 9-12, El Toro High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,972 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

El Toro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

El Toro High School's student population of 1,972 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,972 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

El Toro High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Toro High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1729 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of El Toro High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Toro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Toro High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
44%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in El Toro High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in El Toro High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of El Toro High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of El Toro High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in El Toro High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in El Toro High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Toro High School's ranking?
El Toro High School is ranked #1729 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Toro High School often compared to?
El Toro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trabuco Hills High School, Mission Viejo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Toro High School?
The graduation rate of El Toro High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Toro High School?
1,972 students attend El Toro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of El Toro High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Toro High School?
El Toro High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Toro High School offer ?
El Toro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Toro High School part of?
El Toro High School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,972 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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