Fullerton Joint Union High School District
School District · Fullerton, California
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
8 high
Enrollment
12,826
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
8
8 high
Enrollment
12,826
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#239 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
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 #239 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Fullerton Joint Union High's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Troy High (8.3/10), Sunny Hills High (8.2/10), and Fullerton Union High (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunny Hills High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Fullerton Union High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Sonora High | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | La Habra High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | La Sierra High (alternative) | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Buena Park High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | La Vista High (continuation) | 5.2 / 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. District-level spending was $15,726 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Fullerton Joint Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Troy High, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Fullerton Joint Union High students show an average math proficiency of 45.6% and ELA proficiency of 60.0%.
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
- District spending per student
- $15,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Fullerton Joint Union High's district-level spending was $15,726 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 8.3/10.
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 45.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.0%. 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 6.7/10 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.0%
How we rate schools
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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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