Serving 2,507 students in grades 9-12, Trabuco Hills High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 2,507 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trabuco Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Trabuco Hills High School's student population of 2,507 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trabuco 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 Trabuco Hills 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1185 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trabuco Hills High School's ranking?
Trabuco Hills High School is ranked #1185 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Trabuco Hills High School often compared to?
Trabuco Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Viejo High School, El Toro High School, Tesoro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trabuco Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Trabuco Hills High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Trabuco Hills High School?
2,507 students attend Trabuco Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Trabuco Hills High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trabuco Hills High School?
Trabuco Hills High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Trabuco Hills High School offer ?
Trabuco Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Trabuco Hills High School part of?
Trabuco Hills High School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 6/24/2014
We have had some wonderful teachers, Stordahl, Eichenberg, Chappell, Suarez, Pappert,
Hoffman & Hamamura. Truly passionate about teaching these children
Unfortunately you have the horrible teachers that have the majority.
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