El Toro High School is a public high school in Lake Forest, California, United States. It is one of five high schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and serves Lake Forest as well as its district of Portola Hills and a small portion of east Irvine and northern Mission Viejo.
Serving 1,902 students in grades 9-12, El Toro High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,902 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Toro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
El Toro High School's student population of 1,902 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,902 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
El Toro High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Toro High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#2166 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Toro High School's ranking?
El Toro High School is ranked #2166 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are El Toro High School often compared to?
El Toro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trabuco Hills High School, Mission Viejo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Toro High School?
The graduation rate of El Toro High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Toro High School?
1,902 students attend El Toro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of El Toro High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Toro High School?
El Toro High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Toro High School offer ?
El Toro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Toro High School part of?
El Toro High School is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.
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