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7.5 avg / 10

Fullerton Joint Union High School District

School District · Fullerton, California

Students: 12,826
Teachers (FTE): 543

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

8

8 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,726

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.6:1

How this district compares

California rank

#75 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.2

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,726

$1,921 vs California median

District size

12,826 students

Much larger than California median

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 7.5/10, Fullerton Joint Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sonora High, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Fullerton Joint Union High students show an average math proficiency of 36.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 36.7%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 56.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Fullerton Joint Union High with test data.

District Details

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 7.5/10. 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?

Sonora High is the highest-rated school in Fullerton Joint Union High with a composite score of 8.2/10.

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 36.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. 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 7.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
36.7%
ELA Proficiency
56.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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