San Clemente High School

San Clemente High School Offers a Rigorous Academic Program for its 9-12 Grade Students.

San Clemente High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

700 AVENIDO PICO, San Clemente, CA

Capistrano Unified School District

3.9

3.0

2,765 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Chris Carter

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Average SAT Score
1240

Average ACT Score
29

Math Proficiency
51%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Average GPA
3.63

Graduation Rate
97%

Academics

Teachers

A-

College Prep

Administration

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

C+

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.63

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

51%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

125

Full Time Teachers

125

Teachers in First or Second Year

3.5%

College Prep

Average SAT

1240

Math

620

Verbal

620

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

73.6%

AP Math Enrollment

Average

AP Science Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,474:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.4%

Female

48.4%

White

60.3%

Hispanic

27.8%

Two or more races

5.9%

Asian

1.7%

Filipino

<1%

Black

<1%

Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#32 Best HS For Athletes 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.

San Diego State University 515 Students

University of California - Los Angeles 491 Students

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 470 Students

University of California - San Diego 451 Students

University of California - Santa Barbara 447 Students

University of California - Berkeley 311 Students

University of California - Irvine 290 Students

University of Southern California 289 Students

University of California - Davis 265 Students

University of California - Santa Cruz 251 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 383 Students

Psychology 222 Students

Biology 135 Students

Nursing 111 Students

Marketing 99 Students

Political Science and Government 89 Students

Computer Science 76 Students

Engineering 70 Students

Economics 62 Students

Communications 62 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

3/25/2025

Overall, I've had a very good 4 years at San Clemente High school. The worth of academics for preparedness depends on your dedication. The teachers are all very good and do want to help the students. A few things that are annoying is that the school really prefers men's sports over women's, and that they do not care for or promote the arts non any capacity.

5.0 Senior

2/27/2025

San Clemente high school has been an amazing experience for me. As a military child I was able to stay for my freshman year until now. Since I'm a senior now and I'm really happy that I was able to stay at one school without moving so many times. Each teacher at the high school is willing to help you. They're so nice and easy to open up to. And I really love that I was able to jump out of my comfort zone and teachers I would ask them like hey do you think I'm able to be fit for this class and if they say no I wouldn't take that the teachers give you criticism as they want to see you grow. San Clemente high school was the best option for me. I'm so glad that I'm triton and the motto at our high school is one town one team and that is a true statement. Since San Clemente is a small little town we are able to bring high school activities out in the city. I'm in ASB and I was even able to start a month of the military child due to the resources that I had.

5.0 Senior

2/18/2025

I love it because it has given me an opportunity to connect with my community and the people within it

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1.0 student

6/6/2025

My experience was horrid. I was assaulted many many times and bullied all throughout my 4 years. I had no support and nobody would do anything about my situations so the problems would just keep continuing to happen. The learning was great but could have been expanded more to other cultures that are...

1.0 student

8/26/2020

Southern Orange County Coastal Feel. You'll survive if you are very careful about what your appearance is, your friends, etc.

2.0 parent

2/27/2020

Overall my experience with office staff and administration has been very Negative. Teachers are great, but I read another review about the girls soccer coaching staff which I strongly agree with. I brought my concern to the Athletic Director and he deferred to the coaching staff. The coaching leader...

5.0 student

9/17/2019

I love my school. I always feel like I have someone to talk to if I need help. Definitely 10/10

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Bernice Ayer Middle School

6th to 8th
Public

Shorecliffs Middle School

6th to 8th
Public

Vista Del Mar Middle School

6th to 8th
Public

California Orange County San Clemente 92673

San Clemente High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Clemente, CA and is served by the Capistrano Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,765 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. San Clemente High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bernice Ayer Middle School, Shorecliffs Middle School, Vista Del Mar Middle School, and more. Learn more about what San Clemente has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near San Clemente High School.

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