The Capistrano Adult School enrolls approximately 8,500 students each year and offers over 170 classes per semester at 20 sites. The student population consists of students from the ages of 18 to 90. Students attend classes in a variety of programs. The main Adult Education Center is located just north of the Mission San Juan Capistrano at the oldest high school site in South Orange County.
Classes are available to students during the morning, afternoon and evening hours.
Our students choose to attend classes at the adult school for a multitude of reasons. The Capistrano Adult School offers students the opportunity to acquire their school graduation ceremony takes place under an old sycamore tree in front of the school to celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of our diligent students. It is attended by a large audience of family, friends, staff and community, since it is considered to be one of the most special graduations held in Capistrano Unified School District. This family literacy program is provided at many schools in the district in collaboration with the Adult School. The main purpose of CAF is to help families learn English together and teach parents methods for tutoring their children.