Capistrano Unified School District
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Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) is the largest school district in Orange County, California, United States. It is the 9th largest district in the state[3] and the 78th largest in the country.[4] The district currently has 54,036 students[5] and administers 33 elementary schools, two K-8 schools, ten middle schools, six comprehensive high schools, five charter schools, and multiple alternative education programs.
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Capistrano Unified School District | |
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Address | |
33122 Valle Road
San Juan Capistrano , California, 92675United States | |
District information | |
Type | Public |
Grades | K–12[1] |
Established | 1965 |
Superintendent | Open [2] |
NCES District ID | 0607440 [1] |
Students and staff | |
Students | 43,719 (2020–2021)[1] |
Teachers | 1,728.41 (FTE)[1] |
Staff | 2,018.36 (FTE)[1] |
Student–teacher ratio | 25.29:1[1] |
Other information | |
Website | www |
CUSD has 40 California Distinguished Schools, 11 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 19 Golden Bell winning programs, and 36 California Business Honor Roll Schools, among many other award-winning schools and school programs.[6] The district has a graduation rate of 97.2%, much higher than California's average of 85.1%. Every CUSD high school is ranked in the top 1000 US high schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Formed in 1965, Capistrano Unified School District encompasses 195 square miles (510 km2) and employs 3,992 people, making it the largest employer in South Orange County.[5] With Laguna Beach Unified School District, it is part of the College and Career Advantage (formerly South Coast Regional Occupational Program) (ROP).