Fullerton Union High School
Tel:
(714) 626-3801
- Fullerton Union High School serves 2,024 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Fullerton Union High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Fullerton Union High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Fullerton Union High School's student population of 2,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 2,024 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Fullerton Union High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Fullerton Union High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4021 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 8% | 12% |
Hispanic | 65% | 54% |
Black | 2% | 5% |
White | 22% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Fullerton Joint Union High School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fullerton Union High School is La Sierra High (alternative) (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ladera Vista Junior High School Of The Arts (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Maple Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fullerton Maple Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 320 students
0.5 miles
244 E. Valencia Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7590 0.5 K-6 320 - Fullerton Raymond Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 528 students
0.9 miles
517 N. Raymond Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7740 0.9 K-6 528 - Fullerton Richman Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 734 students
0.9 miles
700 S. Richman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7745 0.9 K-6 734 - Fullerton Golden Hill Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 708 students
1.0 miles
732 Barris Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7715 1.0 K-6 708 - Fullerton Woodcrest Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 399 students
1.3 miles
455 W. Baker Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 447-7760 1.3 K-6 399
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