Top Rankings
Tustin Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 8,054 students in Tustin Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Tustin Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Tustin Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foothill High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
2,814 Schools
# Students
21,474 Students
2,138,919 Students
# Teachers
823 Teachers
100,723 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tustin Unified School District, which is ranked #324 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
25%
11%
% Hispanic
46%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
20%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,059 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,225 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$345 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$306 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,059
$19,978
Spending / Student
$14,225
$18,399
Best Tustin Unified School District Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legacy Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Tustin, CA 92782
(714) 430-2088
Gr: 6-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Arnold O. Beckman High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3588 Bryan Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 734-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,713 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Foothill High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19251 Dodge Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
Gr: 9-12 | 2,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Tustin Connect
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Gr: K-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Tustin High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1171 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7414
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7414
Gr: 9-12 | 1,820 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Hillview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7356
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7356
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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