Serving 2,857 students in grades 9-12, San Juan Hills 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 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Juan Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
San Juan Hills High School's student population of 2,857 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
San Juan Hills 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 San Juan Hills High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Juan Hills High School's ranking?
San Juan Hills High School is ranked #1308 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Juan Hills High School often compared to?
San Juan Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Clemente High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Juan Hills High School?
The graduation rate of San Juan Hills High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Juan Hills High School?
2,857 students attend San Juan Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of San Juan Hills High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Juan Hills High School?
San Juan Hills High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Juan Hills High School offer ?
San Juan Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Juan Hills High School part of?
San Juan Hills High School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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