In How Good of Shape Are Aliso Viejo Schools?

Of the $822 million Capistrano Unified officials estimate they need to spend on renovations districtwide, schools in Aliso Viejo need about 13 percent of that.

Aliso Niguel High School, opened in 1993, has the most modernization needs, estimated to total $34.5 million. That would pay for items such as new sports facilities, a new library/media center, a new student quad among other amenities.

But all of Aliso Viejo’s schools need some upgrading, the least of which is Oak Grove Elementary, coming in with $6.4 million worth of repairs and upgrades.

The figures are “hard” costs – the costs of actual construction in 2013 dollars. Capo officials are estimating another 20 percent in “soft costs” – engineering, legal costs, etc. – and another 10 percent for contingencies.

In all, the district only has about $44 million on hand to address the near 10-digit need. The Board of Trustees is expected in December to discuss starting a few projects and how to fund the rest.

To see exactly what is needed at your school, click through the links below:

• Aliso Niguel High School – $34.5 million
• Aliso Viejo Middle School – $10.6 million
• Canyon Vista Elementary – $7.78 million
• Don Juan Avila Middle and Elementary schools – $13.7 million
• Oak Grove Elementary – $6.4 million
• Wood Canyon Elementary – $7.2 million