Capistrano Valley High vs Community Roots Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capistrano Valley High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students
Community Roots Academy
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
780 students
| Measure | Capistrano Valley High Mission Viejo, California | Community Roots Academy Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #282 of 1,343 | #393 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6560 of 16,910 | #6236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,991 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 1,991 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 65% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community Roots Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 57.0).
- •Community Roots Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 43%).
- •Community Roots Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 40.5%).
- •Community Roots Academy does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.9).
- •Capistrano Valley High is the larger school with 1,991 students compared with 780.
- •Capistrano Valley High is a public school while Community Roots Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capistrano Valley High better than Community Roots Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Community Roots Academy ranks higher (77.8 vs 57.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capistrano Valley High and Community Roots Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capistrano Valley High: 1,991. Community Roots Academy: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capistrano Valley High and Community Roots Academy rank in California?
Capistrano Valley High is 282nd of 1,343 and Community Roots Academy is 393rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).