Capistrano Valley Christian School
San Juan Capistrano · Orange County · Private independent
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- Where graduates go, as the school itself publishes it. Capistrano Valley Christian School publishes where its graduates go (2022—2026): 106 colleges, including Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University.
- Most grads aim beyond the UC system. Seniors file only ~0.9 UC applications each — families here mostly target CSU, private, or out-of-state colleges, so judge this school on more than its UC numbers.
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Where graduates go — as published by the school
Capistrano Valley Christian School publishes its college acceptances (2022—2026): 106 colleges. See the full list ↓
Admissions at a glance
Is Capistrano Valley Christian School a good school for college admissions?
Capistrano Valley Christian School's UC Reach Score is 19 (Around the CA median, near the state median; higher than 51% of California high schools), from 13 UC admits (counted at each UC) for 68 seniors in 2025, and it publishes a college list without per-college counts.
How hard is it to get into Capistrano Valley Christian School?
Capistrano Valley Christian School does not post an acceptance rate on its admissions pages; applications are due Jan 30, 2027.
From the school's own admissions pages and public filings. Dates verified Oct 1, 2026; exams verified September 2026. Full calendar: California private-school admissions tracker · entrance exams. More private high schools in Orange County · Entrance exams in Orange County
Their published college acceptances
College acceptances
Capistrano Valley Christian School publishes the colleges that admitted its graduates. What follows is copied from that document — 106 colleges, in the document's own order.
Years, as the document states them
2022—2026
Ivy+ and most selective · 2
University of California · 9
University of California, Berkeley · University of California, Davis · University of California, Irvine · University of California, Los Angeles · University of California, Merced · University of California, Riverside · University of California, San Diego · University of California, Santa Barbara · University of California, Santa Cruz
Cal State · 15
California State U, Bakersfield · California State U, Channel Islands · California State U, Dominguez Hills · California State U, Fullerton · California State U, Long Beach · California State U, Los Angeles · California State U, Monterey Bay · California State U, Northridge · California State U, Sacramento · California State U, San Marcos · Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo · Cal Poly, Pomona · San Diego State University · San Francisco State University · and 1 more below
Other California · 18
Art Center College of Design · Azusa Pacific University · Biola University · California Baptist University · California Lutheran University · Chapman University · Concordia University, Irvine · Loyola Marymount University · Pepperdine University · Point Loma Nazarene University · San Diego Christian College · The Master’s University · University of Redlands · University of San Diego · and 4 more below
Out of state · 57
Arizona State University · Auburn University · Baylor University · Belmont University · Boise State University · Boston University · Carnegie Mellon University · Colorado Christian University · Fashion Institute of Technology · Florida State University · Georgia Tech · Gonzaga University · Grand Canyon University · Iowa State University · and 43 more below
Not matched to a college page · 5
Cairn University · Minot State · Texas A & M · The King’s College · Wheaton College
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Where grads go — and what it costs & pays
UC admits by campus · Class of 2025
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How Capistrano Valley Christian School compares for families
Mid-pack college outcomes within California.
- ▸ StatewideUC Reach Score of 19 — right around the California median of 19.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsOther schools in the county, closest in size: Saddleback Valley Christian School, Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Servite High School and 2 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Enrollment trend & projection
If this trend holds (+4.6%/yr, Total enrollment)
At tuition of $ / student:
| Horizon | Projected Total enrollment | Change | Tuition impact / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr (2026) | ~723 | +32 | $0 |
| 3 yr (2028) | ~790 | +99 | $0 |
| 5 yr (2030) | ~864 | +173 | $0 |
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Capistrano Valley Christian School sent 58 applications to the six most selective University of California campuses and 22.4% were admitted, producing a UC Reach Score of 19 (top-6 UC admits per 100 seniors, counting a student at each campus that admitted them) — 0 points above the California median of 19, higher than 51% of California high schools..
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Higher than 51% of California high schools (1105 ranked, ≥50 seniors)
Capistrano Valley Christian School's UC Reach Score of 19 is above the California median (19). The top 10% of CA schools achieve 53 or higher.
But in Orange County, where the local median is 25 and the top-10% bar is 70, this score is mid-pack rather than exceptional — typical of its market rather than a standout.
For context, the elite tier (top 1%) clears 95 — a gap of 76 pp from where this school sits.
Overall, Capistrano Valley Christian School's UC Reach is higher than 51% of California high schools (1105 ranked).
Private-school figures come from the California Private School Affidavit. Per CDE, inclusion in private-school data is not an evaluation, approval, or endorsement of a school.
GPA figures reflect 2024 — UC has not yet released applicant/admit GPA for 2025.
UC funnel — which kids are getting in at what GPA
Combining the school's applicant pool GPA, admit pool GPA, actual admit rate, and statewide CA admit rates by individual GPA band, we can read which GPA tiers tend to get in — and which don't.
| Campus | 4.00+ GPA | 3.70–3.99 GPA | 3.30–3.69 GPA | < 3.30 GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego | Strong shot | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Santa Barbara | Strong shot | Moderate | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Irvine | Strong shot | Real shot | Long odds | Filtered out |
| UC Davis | Strong shot | Real shot | Moderate | Filtered out |
The numbers behind it
| Campus | Applicant GPA | Admit GPA | Lift ⓘ | Admit rate | vs peer schools @ same GPA ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC San Diego (2021) | 3.91 | 4.22 | +0.31 | 31.8% | Peers +0.32 · matches |
| UC Santa Barbara (2021) | 3.80 | 4.20 | +0.40 | 26.3% | Peers +0.37 · matches |
| UC Irvine (2021) | 3.84 | 4.06 | +0.21 | 28.6% | Peers +0.33 · wider |
| UC Davis (2021) | 3.85 | 4.02 | +0.17 | 80.0% | Peers +0.29 · wider |
Statewide CA admit rates by individual GPA band, 2024 (for reference)
| GPA band | UCB | UCLA | UCSD | UCSB | UCI | UCD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00+ | 17.1% | 14.4% | 43.5% | 57.3% | 46.0% | 64.1% |
| 3.70–3.99 | 2.8% | 1.5% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 16.5% | 27.5% |
| 3.30–3.69 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% |
| 3.00–3.29 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| < 3.00 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
UC Outcomes Trend — 2018–2025
Class size from CDE grade 12 enrollment. Campus-level data: applicant and admit totals count a student once at EACH campus. A senior admitted to UCLA and UC San Diego adds 2 to the admit total, so the total can exceed the senior class — that is the metric working as defined, not an error. The admit RATE is unaffected: both its numerator and denominator are campus-level.
Campus Breakdown — 2025
| Campus | Applicants | Admits | Enrollees | Admit Rate | UC Reach Score | Yield | Avg GPA (App) '24 | Avg GPA (Adm) '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley → Elite | 6 | —† | —† | —† | —† | — | — | —† |
| UCLA → Elite | 10 | —† | —† | —† | —† | — | 3.81 | —† |
| UC San Diego → Selective | 13 | —† | —† | —† | —† | — | 3.53 | —† |
| UC Santa Barbara → Selective | 12 | 4 | —† | 33.3% | 6 | — | — | —† |
| UC Irvine → Selective | 7 | 4 | —† | 57.1% | 6 | — | 3.63 | —† |
| UC Davis → | 10 | 5 | —† | 50.0% | 7 | — | 3.59 | —† |
What This Means
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantCapistrano Valley Christian School is a private high school in San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California with 68 seniors in the Class of 2025.
Its UC Reach Score is 19 (Around the CA median, near the state median): 13 UC admits (counted at each UC) from a senior class of 68, so a student admitted to several campuses counts at each. That is higher than 51% of California high schools.
In 2025 its students filed 58 UC applications and received 13 offers, a UC admit rate of 22.4% (counted at each campus).
Enrollment was 691 students in 2025, up 36% since 2020.
Capistrano Valley Christian School publishes a college acceptances list for the 2022—2026: 106 colleges. Source: High School Profile (Class of 2026).
Sources: University of California Office of the President (admissions), California Department of Education (enrollment, A-G, college-going), and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
What is Capistrano Valley Christian School's UC Reach Score? Capistrano Valley Christian School's UC Reach Score is 19 (Around the CA median, near the state median): 13 UC admits (counted at each UC) from a senior class of 68, so a student admitted to several campuses counts at each. That is higher than 51% of California high schools.
How many students from Capistrano Valley Christian School got into a UC? In 2025 its students filed 58 UC applications and received 13 offers, a UC admit rate of 22.4% (counted at each campus).
Where do Capistrano Valley Christian School graduates go to college? Capistrano Valley Christian School publishes a college acceptances list for the 2022—2026: 106 colleges. Source: High School Profile (Class of 2026).
How many students attend Capistrano Valley Christian School? Enrollment was 691 students in 2025, up 36% since 2020.
When is the application deadline for Capistrano Valley Christian School? At Capistrano Valley Christian School, applications are due Jan 30, 2027.
Is Capistrano Valley Christian School a good school for college admissions? Capistrano Valley Christian School's UC Reach Score is 19 (Around the CA median, near the state median; higher than 51% of California high schools), from 13 UC admits (counted at each UC) for 68 seniors in 2025, and it publishes a college list without per-college counts.
Analysis: Test Prep Gurus (High School Reach, highschoolreach.com). These figures may be quoted with attribution to Test Prep Gurus.
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