Aliso Niguel High School

Aliso Niguel High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
28000 Wolverine Way,  Aliso Viejo, CA
Capistrano Unified School District
3.8
3.0
2,608 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Deni Christensen
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
670
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
81.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
29.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
21.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,448:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.4%
White
51.4%
Hispanic
21.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.1%
Two or more races
8.9%
Black
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#162 Best Public HS in California
#188 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 638 Students
University of California - Irvine 559 Students
University of California - San Diego 549 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 484 Students
San Diego State University 459 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 435 Students
University of California - Berkeley 420 Students
University of Southern California 340 Students
University of California - Davis 323 Students
Saddleback College 270 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 329 Students
Psychology 251 Students
Biology 212 Students
Computer Science 138 Students
Political Science and Government 97 Students
Nursing 93 Students
Marketing 75 Students
Communications 75 Students
Engineering 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 66 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 663 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/15/2024
The best part of my experience at Aliso Niguel is that everyone is involved in sports, asb, and after school events. I don't think i've ever had a bad part in my experience at Aliso Niguel. All the Staff are very nice, respectful, and want to help you succeed. Something I would like to see changed is a little more free when it comes to sitting in your car during lunch when it's over 85 degrees. This would help children staying fresh with their ac.
4.0 Alum
7/20/2024
I appreciated the wide range of AP courses offered here and how passionate the accelerated teachers were. Additionally, I was pleased to hear that there will now be a new principal this year. A small issue I had was the vending machines being broken and not supplying refunds..
4.0 Freshman
5/3/2024
Good teachers, bad administration. Sports are a little underfunded but nice school. Curriculum is at an adequate level.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/22/2025
My child has health with racisms and bullying and doesn’t feel safe going to school at all staff was acknowledged about what was going on and did NOTHING vice principals are EXTREMELY DISRESPECTFUL I recommend any other school in OC
5.0 parent
8/15/2024
ANHS is a great school. My child took AP courses and was well prepared for life after graduation. The teachers cared about her progress helping her in any way they could. She made many friends and still has those friendships today. People giving this school a 1 star review need to attend an actual 1...
5.0 parent
10/11/2023
My child takes mostly AP classes and has been on a fairly rigorous academic track. The school offers many classes and clubs that support his long term goals in life as far as giving him the credentials and experience needed to pursue a top tier university. However, the school overall lacks significa...
1.0 parent
12/6/2022
My son is a Junior at this school and I feel like he’s just lost in a very large crowd where teachers barely know him. He’s doing very well with his school, has great grades being in the top 10% of his class, has is always very nice and helpful, but it seems he never gets any recognition about anyth...

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Aliso Niguel High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Aliso Viejo, CA, in the Aliso Viejo neighborhood, and is served by the Capistrano Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,608 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Aliso Niguel High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,117,067. Discover additional schools in the area, like Laguna Hills High, Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy, Heritage Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Aliso Viejo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Aliso Niguel High School.

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