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#4223 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 44% in state

Tustin High

High School · Tustin Unified · Tustin, CA

A Tustin Unified high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 South C St., Tustin, CA 92780

  • Math 24% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation21.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$15,477
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Tustin High score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

85%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Tustin 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,328/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tustin), 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

$98,647

Median home value

$832,200

Median rent

$2,211/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

45.8%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
21.9% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·48 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
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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tustin ConnectEnrollment path unverified8.1K–120.2 mi243Compare →
Hillview High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.79–120.5 mi177Compare →
Grace Global VisionPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.9 mi30Compare →
College and Career Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.79–121.5 mi156Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Tustin Unified

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#12 of 28
District spending per student
$15,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Tustin High

Tustin High is a public high school in Tustin, CA, part of Tustin Unified, serving approximately 1,820 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,223 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tustin High

What grades does Tustin High serve?

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

How many students attend Tustin High?

Tustin High has an enrollment of approximately 1,820 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tustin High?

The student-teacher ratio at Tustin High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tustin High rank in CA?

Tustin High ranks #4,223 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Tustin High's MySchoolScout rating?

Tustin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Tustin High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tustin High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tustin High a charter school?

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

Is Tustin High a Title I school?

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

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

85.0% of students at Tustin 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
1,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 92780)
54,495
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
35.4
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 92780; 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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