Skip to main content

Very Good

#3259 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 34% in state

Fallbrook High

High School · Fallbrook Union High · Fallbrook, CA

A Fallbrook Union High high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2400 South Stage Coach Ln., Fallbrook, CA 92028

  • Math 20% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency20.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation22.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$19,225
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Fallbrook High score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Fallbrook High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low114/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,346

Median home value

$781,200

Median rent

$1,743/mo

College educated

35.4%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
22.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·199 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
13 boys'·15 girls'·59 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ivy High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.99–120.3 mi90Compare →
Oasis High (alternative)Enrollment path unverified7.09–120.3 mi71Compare →
Hope CityPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–111.5 mi43Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fallbrook Union High

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$19,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fallbrook High is listed in Fallbrook Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fallbrook High

Fallbrook High is a public high school in Fallbrook, CA, part of Fallbrook Union High, serving approximately 1,900 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,259 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fallbrook High

What grades does Fallbrook High serve?

Fallbrook High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fallbrook High?

Fallbrook High has an enrollment of approximately 1,900 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fallbrook High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fallbrook High is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fallbrook High rank in CA?

Fallbrook High ranks #3,259 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fallbrook High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fallbrook High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fallbrook High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fallbrook High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fallbrook High a charter school?

No, Fallbrook High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fallbrook High a Title I school?

No, Fallbrook High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fallbrook High?

74.6% of students at Fallbrook High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,900
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 92028)
50,905
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
38.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.