Fullerton Joint Union High School District
School District · Fullerton, California
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,726
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,726
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
Evaluating Fullerton Joint Union High?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fullerton Joint Union High as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Troy High
Fullerton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sonora High
La Habra · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunny Hills High
Fullerton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#204 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,726
$1,921 vs California median
District size
12,826 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Fullerton Joint Union High ranks #204 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Fullerton Joint Union High's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Troy High (8.8/10), Sonora High (7.9/10), and Sunny Hills High (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fullerton Joint Union High schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fullerton Joint Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy High | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Sonora High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Sunny Hills High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Fullerton Union High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Buena Park High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | La Sierra High (alternative) | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | La Vista High (continuation) | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | La Habra High | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fullerton Joint Union High
Fullerton Joint Union High is a Fullerton, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 12,826 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.6:1. The district invests $15,726 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Fullerton Joint Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Troy High, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Fullerton Joint Union High students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.
The district includes 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fullerton Joint Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fullerton Joint Union High with test data.
Schools in Fullerton Joint Union High
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Fullerton
- Total Enrollment
- 12,826
- Teachers (FTE)
- 543
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Fullerton Joint Union High has 8 schools in total — 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fullerton Joint Union High?
The average composite rating for Fullerton Joint Union High is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Fullerton Joint Union High spends $15,726 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fullerton Joint Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fullerton Joint Union High is 23.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Troy High is the highest-rated school in Fullerton Joint Union High with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Across schools in Fullerton Joint Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fullerton Joint Union High compare to other districts in California?
Fullerton Joint Union High has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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