Tesoro High

tesoro.capousd.org/

2,030 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tesoro High School, located in the master-planned community of Las Flores, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Capistrano Unified School District. Since its opening in 2001, the school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, consistently ranking well within Orange County. Its curriculum offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs, catering to a diverse student body and preparing graduates for admission to top-tier universities across the nation.

Beyond the classroom, Tesoro High is widely recognized for its vibrant campus culture and competitive extracurricular programs. The school’s athletic department is particularly noted for its success in regional championships, while its award-winning performing arts programs—including band, choir, and theater—provide students with significant opportunities for creative expression. With its commitment to both rigorous academics and holistic development, Tesoro remains a central hub for the Las Flores community, fostering an environment of school spirit and high achievement.

2,030

Total Students

89.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tesoro High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,136
Hispanic	327
Black	28
Asian	322
Two or More	209
American Indian	2

White
1,136 (56.1%)
Hispanic
327 (16.2%)
Asian
322 (15.9%)
Two or More
209 (10.3%)
Black
28 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)234-5310
Website:	http://tesoro.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,030
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	167

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 509

Grade 10 477

Grade 11 490

Grade 12 552