Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

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Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano ranks 909 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in San Juan Capistrano, California, with an enrollment of 115 students. While the school has been rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other California high schools, it faces significant challenges in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student engagement compared to the higher-performing Aliso Niguel High, San Clemente High, Dana Hills High, and Capistrano Valley High in the Capistrano Unified district.

Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano's academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science, is significantly lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 16-24% in Mathematics and 15-38% in Science. The school's four-year graduation rate of 45-48% is also much lower than the 94-98% graduation rates of the nearby traditional public high schools, and its dropout rate of 13.3% is much higher than the 0.7-2.9% dropout rates of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 48-51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 29-40% at the nearby schools.

The school's higher chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% and larger student-teacher ratio of 26.6, compared to the 17.1-23.4% and 20.8-24.1 ratios at the nearby schools, may be contributing factors to the academic and behavioral challenges faced by the school. Addressing these areas of concern should be a priority for Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano and the Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District to ensure that all students have access to a quality education.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

31878 Del Obispo St. Ste. 105
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3223

(949) 248-1282

District: Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District

SchoolDigger Rank:
909^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.0%

Hispanic:

35.2%

Two or more races:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano ranks better than 60.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano:

SchoolDigger ranks Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano 909^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano in the ranking list.)

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Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District:

SchoolDigger ranks Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District 571^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

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Rank History for all students at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	44.14	1127^th	2133	47.2%
2021	32.58	861^st	1290	33.3%
2022	70.78	517^th	2123	75.6%
2023	53.95	786^th	2348	66.5%
2024	48.12	909^th	2323	60.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.10	392^nd	1534	74.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	60.47	670^th	1937	65.4%
2021	27.68	848^th	1126	24.7%
2023	58.15	677^th	2247	69.9%
2024	52.31	803^rd	2235	64.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	35.78	1157^th	1833	36.9%
2021	22.06	853^rd	1054	19.1%
2022	68.06	487^th	1858	73.8%
2023	63.50	547^th	2118	74.2%
2024	25.80	1466^th	2098	30.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	42.54	1037^th	1880	44.8%
2021	37.99	685^th	1122	38.9%
2022	56.02	721^st	1916	62.4%
2023	37.20	1129^th	2207	48.8%
2024	61.54	573^rd	2172	73.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.95	692^nd	2142	67.7%
2024	46.88	913^th	2125	57.0%

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Rank History for White students at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	32.57	847^th	1222	30.7%
2022	54.57	535^th	1204	55.6%
2023	42.66	710^th	1434	50.5%
2024	28.99	928^th	1406	34.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	70	2	1	22	0	30	0	125
2020	72	2	3	45	1	6	0	129
2021	71	2	5	55	1	5	0	139
2022	48	4	3	35	0	5	0	95
2023	54	2	6	39	1	10	3	115
2024	70	5	5	56	0	20	3	159

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	125	6.0	20.8	28.8
2020	129	n/a	n/a	38.8
2021	139	5.6	24.8	44.6
2022	95	4.0	23.7	51.6
2023	115	4.3	26.6	48.7
2024	159	7.9	20.0	52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	125	6.0	20.8	28.8
2020	129	n/a	n/a	38.8
2021	139	5.6	24.8	44.6
2022	95	4.0	23.7	51.6
2023	115	4.3	26.6	48.7
2024	159	7.9	20.0	52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1127^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 786^th of 2348 High schools	19.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano)	50	55.8	5.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano)	11.9	16.3	4.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano)	20	29.4	9.4%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	125	115	8%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	6	500%
Hispanic	22	39	77.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	70	54	22.9%
Two or More Races	30	10	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.8%	48.7%	19.9%

Schools Near Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano	Public, Charter	7-12	31878 Del Obispo St. Ste. 105	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 248-1282	159	8	20.0	52.2%	70 (44.0%)	5 (3.1%)	56 (35.2%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (12.6%)	48.1	909^th of 2323 public high schools	60.9%		54	786^th of 2348 public high schools	66.5%	123			15.8	15.0			51.0	48.1				24.5	23.1
Bridges Community Day	Public	7-12	31576 El Camino Real	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5302	14	3	4.4	42.9%	8 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$27,524
OCASA College Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	31522 El Camino Real	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	OCASA College Prep District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 269-3290	105	9	11.6	38.1%	51 (48.6%)	1 (1.0%)	33 (31.4%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (16.2%)	48.9	894^th of 2323 public high schools	61.5%		54	787^th of 2348 public high schools	66.5%	107	33.3			36.7	28.6	35.0		29.6	14.3	53.9	52.4		39.2
Capistrano Union High	Public	9-12	31422 Camino Capistrano	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 489-7216	115	12	9.3	85.2%	23 (20.0%)	2 (1.7%)	85 (73.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	10.6	1973^rd of 2323 public high schools	15.1%		11.1	1998^th of 2348 public high schools	14.9%	25		2.4	5.0	3.3			17.0	17.0				0.0	0.0	$15,836
California Preparatory Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	32972 Calle Perfecto	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(949) 234-5317	225	9	26.1	22.7%	147 (65.3%)	1 (0.4%)	42 (18.7%)	14 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.9%)	87.5	210^th of 2323 public high schools	91.0%		84.8	241^st of 2348 public high schools	89.7%	31		51.5		48.7			78.4	78.4				45.7	45.7	$13,811
College and Career Advantage	Public	8-12	33122 Valle Rd.	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	College and Career Advantage	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(949) 234-9464	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
San Juan Hills High	Public	9-12	29211 Stallion Ridge	San Juan Capistrano	92675	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 234-5900	2,768	124	22.2	34.9%	1,430 (51.7%)	22 (0.8%)	897 (32.4%)	175 (6.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	229 (8.3%)	92.2	123^rd of 2323 public high schools	94.7%		87.7	214^th of 2348 public high schools	90.9%	91		56.4	9.1	55.6			80.3	80.3				54.6	54.6	$9,350
Dana Hills High	Public	9-12	33333 Golden Lantern	Dana Point	92629	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 496-6666	1,805	90	20.0	39.7%	948 (52.5%)	13 (0.7%)	616 (34.1%)	69 (3.8%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	151 (8.4%)	90.5	153^rd of 2323 public high schools	93.4%		82.1	294^th of 2348 public high schools	87.5%	141		56.4	18.2	55.3			80.4	80.4				48.9	48.9	$9,570
Capistrano Valley High	Public	9-12	26301 Via Escolar	Mission Viejo	92692	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 364-6100	1,981	95	20.9	39.1%	930 (46.9%)	23 (1.2%)	638 (32.2%)	198 (10.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	179 (9.0%)	83.7	268^th of 2323 public high schools	88.5%		90.1	173^rd of 2348 public high schools	92.6%	95		48.9		48.4			70.0	70.0				43.2	43.2	$10,165
San Clemente High	Public	9-12	700 Avenido Pico	San Clemente	92673	Orange County	Capistrano Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(949) 492-4165	2,765	125	22.0	35.5%	1,705 (61.7%)	15 (0.5%)	760 (27.5%)	56 (2.0%)	7 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	209 (7.6%)	84.3	259^th of 2323 public high schools	88.9%		90	178^th of 2348 public high schools	92.4%	81		27.0	10.5	21.4			76.0	76.0				45.5	45.5	$9,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano

What is the racial makeup of Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano?

Students at Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano are 44% White, 35% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Not Specified.

What district is Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano in?

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How many students attend Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano?

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano.

Is Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano a good school?

Opportunities for Learning - Capistrano ranks 909^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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