California Preparatory Academy

32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

calprep.capousd.org/

198 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

California Preparatory Academy (Cal Prep), located in San Juan Capistrano, is a specialized tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Operating as a hybrid institution, the academy combines the flexibility of independent study with the support of a traditional classroom environment. Its educational model is designed to cater to a diverse range of students, including those seeking an accelerated pace, athletes, performers, or students who thrive outside of the conventional "seat-time" school structure.

The school is recognized for its partnership with Capistrano Unified School District and its focus on blending digital curriculum with teacher-led instruction. Students participate in a mix of online coursework and on-site sessions, allowing them to personalize their academic journey while receiving direct mentorship from credentialed instructors. By fostering a culture of self-discipline and academic independence, California Preparatory Academy aims to prepare students for success in higher education and future careers within a modern, flexible learning framework.

198

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for California Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
139 (70.6%)
Hispanic
25 (12.7%)
Two or More
23 (11.7%)
Asian
6 (3.0%)
Black
2 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)234-5317
Website:	http://calprep.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 19

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 66

Grade 12 65