Carl Hankey Middle

chhawks.capousd.org/

181 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carl Hankey Middle School, located in Mission Viejo, California, is a key component of the Capistrano Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school focuses on fostering a positive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Carl Hankey Middle School promotes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs. These opportunities are intended to help students build essential social skills, discover new interests, and engage actively with their school community. With a focus on preparing students for the 21st century, the school leverages its position within the Capistrano Unified system to provide resources and support that help students navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence.

181

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Hankey Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	75
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
75 (41.4%)
White
69 (38.1%)
Asian
18 (9.9%)
Two or More
14 (7.7%)
Black
3 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)234-5315
Website:	http://chhawks.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
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 6 58

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 64