Silverado High School is a continuation high school in Mission Viejo, California, United States. It is part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Silverado High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silverado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Silverado High School's student population of 200 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Everybody is Somebody.
School Rankings
Silverado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silverado High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silverado High School's ranking?
Silverado High School is ranked #8974 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Silverado High School?
The graduation rate of Silverado High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Silverado High School?
200 students attend Silverado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Silverado High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silverado High School?
Silverado High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Silverado High School offer ?
Silverado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Silverado High School part of?
Silverado High School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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