Top Rankings
Fullerton Joint Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 13,152 students in Fullerton Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fullerton Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
13,152 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
551 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Fullerton Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #403 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#407 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
13 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,682 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
20%
12%
# Hispanic Students
7,766 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
55%
# Black Students
185 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,435 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
988 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,305
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,316
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,230
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,301
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,524 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,780 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$231 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$221 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,524
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,780
$19,787
Best Fullerton Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Troy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 E. Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,584 students
Rank: #22.
Sunny Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Lancer Way
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 2,429 students
Rank: #33.
Sonora High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S. Palm St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-2003
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-2003
Grades: 9-12
| 1,730 students
Rank: #44.
Fullerton Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E. Chapman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 626-3801
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 626-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #55.
La Habra High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W. Highlander Ave.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-5200
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 266-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,054 students
Rank: #66.
Buena Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8833 Acad Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 992-8601
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 992-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,804 students
Rank: #77.
La Sierra High (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
951 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
La Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fullerton Joint Union High School District?
Fullerton Joint Union High School District manages 8 public schools serving 13,152 students.
What is the rank of Fullerton Joint Union High School District?
Fullerton Joint Union High School District is ranked #403 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fullerton Joint Union High School District?
59% of Fullerton Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fullerton Joint Union High School District?
Fullerton Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fullerton Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,780 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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