Capuchino High

chs.smuhsd.org

1,061 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Capuchino High School, located in San Bruno, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving students in the San Mateo Union High School District. With a history dating back to 1950, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages students to excel both in the classroom and in their personal development. The campus is known for its strong school spirit and a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including robust athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs that cater to a broad range of interests.

Beyond its traditional academic offerings, Capuchino High places a significant emphasis on community engagement and preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or career paths. The school utilizes the "School Loop" platform to maintain strong communication between faculty, students, and parents, ensuring that academic progress and school events are easily accessible. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and utilizing modern educational tools, Capuchino strives to empower its student body to become active, responsible, and successful members of the global community.

1,061

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capuchino High
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	584
Black	8
Asian	183
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	43

Hispanic
584 (55.1%)
Asian
183 (17.3%)
White
174 (16.4%)
Two or More
67 (6.3%)
Pacific Islander
43 (4.1%)
Black
8 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Mateo Union High
Phone:	(650)558-2799
Website:	http://chs.smuhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,061
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 9 247

Grade 10 283

Grade 11 250

Grade 12 281