District Overview
Capistrano Unified School District, headquartered at 33122 Valle Rd. in San Juan Capistrano, California, is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving a large suburban community within the greater Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area. As a non-charter district, Capistrano Unified oversees 59 schools across its expansive region, delivering a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Enrolling 40,358 students, the district provides a structured and dynamic academic environment tailored to guide young learners from their early foundational years through high school graduation.

To support its student body, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling over 7,754 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 3,513 FTE classroom teachers, 575 instructional aides, and 3,667 support staff members, creating an expansive network focused on academic achievement, student well-being, and specialized guidance. Capistrano Unified serves a racially and culturally diverse student population—including significant representation among White, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial families—solidifying its role as a key educational and community cornerstone in Southern California.
59
Total Schools
40,358
Total Students
3,513.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capistrano Unified
Demographic Student Count
White20,596
Hispanic10,939
Black294
Asian3,523
Two or More4,858
American Indian53
Pacific Islander57
  • White
    20,596 (51.1%)
  • Hispanic
    10,939 (27.1%)
  • Two or More
    4,858 (12.0%)
  • Asian
    3,523 (8.7%)
  • Black
    294 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    57 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    53 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Capistrano Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary37
Middle13
High9
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:59
Students:40,358*
Teachers (FTE):3,513.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:11.5
Schools in Capistrano Unified
Found 60 Schools
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