In How Good of Shape Are San Clemente Schools?

Of the $822 million Capistrano Unified officials estimate they need to spend on renovations districtwide, schools in San Clemente need about 23 percent of that.

The percentage does not include Palisades, which some San Clemente students attend but is outside of the city.

San Clemente High School, opened in 1965, has the most modernization needs, estimated to total $61 million. That would pay for items such as new computer and science labs, remodeling of just about facility, a new performing arts theater and a new pool, among other amenities.

But all schools in San Clemente need some upgrading, the least of which is Marblehead Elementary, coming in with $2.6 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:

• Bernice Ayer Middle – $16.2 million
• Truman Benedict Elementary – $9.5 million
• Concordia Elementary –$9.5 million
• Las Palmas Elementary – $11.9 million
• Clarence Lobo Elementary – $6.5 million
• Marblehead Elementary – $2.6 million
• San Clemente High School – $61 million
• Shorecliffs Middle School – $15.6 million
• Vista Del Mar Middle and Elementary schools – $10.5 million