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Buena Park High School vs. Sunny Hills High School

Should you attend Buena Park High School or Sunny Hills High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Buena Park High School
8833 Academy Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Sunny Hills High School
1801 Lancer Way
Fullerton, CA 92833
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Sunny Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,726 students in grades 9-12, Buena Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,434 students in grades 9-12, Sunny Hills High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,726 students
2,434 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buena Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunny Hills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buena Park High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunny Hills High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
89 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buena Park High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunny Hills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buena Park High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunny Hills High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5775 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#908 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buena Park High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunny Hills High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
65%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunny Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buena Park High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunny Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Buena Park High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sunny Hills High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buena Park High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sunny Hills High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
442
593
Grade 10 Students
440
608
Grade 11 Students
433
622
Grade 12 Students
411
611

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buena Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
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% Asian
6%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buena Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunny Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
84%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buena Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunny Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buena Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunny Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buena Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunny Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Buena Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buena Park High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunny Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buena Park High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunny Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buena Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunny Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buena Park High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunny Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fullerton Joint Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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