For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,105 students in Fountain Valley, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Fountain Valley, CA are Fountain Valley High School, Los Amigos High School and Valley Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain Valley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fountain Valley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Fountain Valley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fountain Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fountain Valley, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17816 Bushard
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-3301
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 3,180 students
Rank: #22.
Los Amigos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16566 Newhope St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6288
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6288
Grades: 9-12
| 1,604 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Vista High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Dolphin St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 964-7766
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 964-7766
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Fountain Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9790 Finch St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4270
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 378-4270
Grades: K-8
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fountain Valley, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Fountain Valley, CA include Fountain Valley High School, Los Amigos High School and Valley Vista High School. Fountain Valley has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Fountain Valley?
3 public high schools are located in Fountain Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain Valley?
Fountain Valley public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fountain Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fountain Valley include: Los Amigos High School vs. Fountain Valley High School
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