Serving 3,286 students in grades 9-12, Fountain Valley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fountain Valley High School's student population of 3,286 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,286 students
![This chart displays total students of Fountain Valley High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Fountain Valley High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-b43f3k7.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Fountain Valley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Valley High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#549 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-bdEf11v.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fountain Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fountain Valley High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-b0LLz8R.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
56%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-zTqz74.png)
Hispanic
15%
56%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-be9PdGm.png)
Black
1%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-b43f3nR.png)
White
23%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-CPTCrX.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
![This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hawaiian_students_ethnicity/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-bnPimOE.png)
Two or more races
5%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-XlkWyQ.png)
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-zTqz5X.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Fountain Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Fountain Valley High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-zTqz7a.png)
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fountain Valley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/8000/7940/fountain-valley-high-school-chart-ZbPYo4.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Valley High School's ranking?
Fountain Valley High School is ranked #549 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fountain Valley High School often compared to?
Fountain Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster High School, Ocean View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fountain Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Fountain Valley High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fountain Valley High School?
3,286 students attend Fountain Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Fountain Valley High School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fountain Valley High School?
Fountain Valley High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fountain Valley High School offer ?
Fountain Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fountain Valley High School part of?
Fountain Valley High School is part of Huntington Beach Union High School District.
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