San Clemente High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Clemente, California 92673 · Capistrano Unified
#252 of 1,343 high schools in California
#5884 of 16,910 nationally
About San Clemente High
San Clemente High is a public high located in San Clemente, in the Capistrano Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,740 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 252nd of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,740.
There are 11 schools in San Clemente; San Clemente High ranks 8th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for San Clemente High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,740
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near San Clemente High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marblehead Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
195 students · 1.3 km away
Clarence Lobo Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students · 1.3 km away
Las Palmas Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
743 students · 1.6 km away
Shorecliffs Middle
San Clemente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students · 1.9 km away
Truman Benedict Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students · 3.0 km away
Bernice Ayer Middle
San Clemente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
919 students · 3.0 km away
Vista del Mar Middle
San Clemente · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students · 3.4 km away
Vista del Mar Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
692 students · 3.4 km away
Concordia Elementary
San Clemente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students · 4.7 km away
Palisades Elementary
Capistrano Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
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2,742 students
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2,746 students
Chino Hills High
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2,748 students
Cajon High
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Mission Hills High
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Frequently asked questions
Is San Clemente High a good school?
San Clemente High has a Success Index (US) of 59.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #252 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does San Clemente High rank in California?
San Clemente High ranks #252 of 1,343 high schools in California and #5884 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend San Clemente High?
San Clemente High had 2,740 students in 2025.
Is San Clemente High a elementary school or a high school?
San Clemente High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near San Clemente High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of San Clemente High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.