Capistrano Valley High vs Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
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
Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
Laguna Niguel · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
| Measure | Capistrano Valley High Mission Viejo, California | Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 1,343 | #1189 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6560 of 16,910 | #15814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,991 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 1,991 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 57.0).
- •Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Capistrano Valley High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 40.5%).
- •Capistrano Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.9).
- •Capistrano Valley High is the larger school with 1,991 students compared with 249.
- •Capistrano Valley High is a public school while Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts 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 Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts ranks higher (63.5 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 Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts?
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. Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capistrano Valley High and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts rank in California?
Capistrano Valley High is 282nd of 1,343 and Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts is 1189th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).