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Capuchino High

San Bruno, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
smuhsd.org/capuchinohigh1501 Magnolia Ave., San Bruno, CA 94066(650) 558-2799
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

224 students tested

61.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 53.3% did.

  • Exceeded29.1%
  • Met31.8%
  • Nearly met19.3%
  • Not met19.7%

Math

220 students tested

25.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 21.5% did.

  • Exceeded8.2%
  • Met17.7%
  • Nearly met22.3%
  • Not met51.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

4.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,1621,101
Suspended in or out of school4.7% · 554.4% · 48
Suspensions7664
Violence with injury139
Violence without injury2836
Weapons41
Drugs308
Defiance only18
Other02

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,1241,103
Suspended out of school5.0% · 566.4% · 71
Suspended in school0.7% · 80.4% · 4
Expelled0.2% · 20.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

21.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,1481,089
Chronically absent19.9% · 22821.2% · 231

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

1,108 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino52.5%
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White17.3%
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Black or African American0.6%
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Asian17.8%
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Two or More Races7.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3.9%
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Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Capuchino High describes its teaching approach as creating a safe, inclusive learning environment where students feel like valued members of the community and develop the traits of the IB Learner Profile. Their philosophy emphasizes IB teaching and learning practices, empathy, international-mindedness, and openness to others, while encouraging the school community to challenge unfair systems so all students can thrive.

Public school directory

NCES ID 063498005921

District
San Mateo Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,108 students
Teachers (FTE)
57.8

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