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#2292 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 24% in state

Sunny Hills High

High School · Fullerton Joint Union High · Fullerton, CA

A Fullerton Joint Union High high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1801 Lancer Way, Fullerton, CA 92833

  • Math 60% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+31.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation48.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.3:1
District spending per student$15,726
Chronic Absenteeism9%

Students at Sunny Hills High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency78%(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 69% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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

45.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sunny Hills 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$113,296

Median home value

$844,000

Median rent

$2,155/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
48.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·113 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·62 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
Veritas Classical AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.5 mi90Compare →
Veritas Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0K–120.5 mi105Compare →
Eastside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3K–121.1 mi70Compare →
Gram Interactive SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.1 mi120Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Fullerton Joint Union High

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 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

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

About Sunny Hills High

Sunny Hills High is a public high school in Fullerton, CA, part of Fullerton Joint Union High, serving approximately 2,434 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,292 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunny Hills High

What grades does Sunny Hills High serve?

Sunny Hills High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sunny Hills High?

Sunny Hills High has an enrollment of approximately 2,434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunny Hills High?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunny Hills High is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunny Hills High rank in CA?

Sunny Hills High ranks #2,292 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Sunny Hills High's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunny Hills High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sunny Hills High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunny Hills High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sunny Hills High a charter school?

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

Is Sunny Hills High a Title I school?

No, Sunny Hills High is not currently a Title I school.

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

45.4% of students at Sunny Hills 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
2,434
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.0%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 92833)
52,038
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
37.5
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 92833; 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

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