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Top 39% in state

Fullerton Union High

High School · Fullerton Joint Union High · Fullerton, CA

A Fullerton Joint Union High high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

201 East Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832

  • Math 31% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation24.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$15,726
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Fullerton Union High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

60.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fullerton Union 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 Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,493/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fullerton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$92,588

Median home value

$773,100

Median rent

$2,027/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
24.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·184 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
13 boys'·12 girls'·58 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rosary AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–121.5 mi462Compare →
Rosary AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0private9–121.5 mi465Compare →
Troy HighEnrollment path unverified8.89–121.6 mi2,545Compare →
Veritas Classical AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.7 mi90Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fullerton Joint Union High

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$15,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fullerton Union High

Fullerton Union High is a public high school in Fullerton, CA, part of Fullerton Joint Union High, serving approximately 1,848 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,688 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fullerton Union High

What grades does Fullerton Union High serve?

Fullerton Union High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fullerton Union High?

Fullerton Union High has an enrollment of approximately 1,848 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fullerton Union High?

The student-teacher ratio at Fullerton Union High is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fullerton Union High rank in CA?

Fullerton Union High ranks #3,688 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Fullerton Union High's MySchoolScout rating?

Fullerton Union High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Fullerton Union High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fullerton Union High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fullerton Union High a charter school?

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

Is Fullerton Union High a Title I school?

No, Fullerton Union High is not currently a Title I school.

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

60.6% of students at Fullerton Union 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
1,848
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 92832)
26,364
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
35.2
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 92832; 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

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