Capistrano Unified School District (CUSD) is the second largest school district in Orange County, California, the 12th largest in California and the 82nd largest in the United States. The district currently has 51,512 students . The school district serves the following cities:
- Aliso Viejo
- Dana Point
- Laguna Niguel
- Mission Viejo
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- San Clemente
- San Juan Capistrano
- Coto de Caza
- Dove Canyon
- Ladera Ranch
- Las Flores
- Wagon Wheel
The CUSD administers 38 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, 6 high schools and 2 alternative education programs.
CUSD encompasses 195 square miles (510 km2) and has 40 California Distinguished Schools and 11 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The district has a graduation rate of 96.5%, much higher than California's average of 85.1%, and employees 4,432 employees, making it the largest employer in South Orange County.
Controversies regarding district management have prompted two efforts to recall school board members. On February 14, 2008, it was announced that 50-75 of the district's 148 bus drivers would be laid off due to the gross mismanagement of funds by the Board of Trustees.
Read more about Capistrano Unified School District: Mission, Student Ethnicity
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