Senator Ruben S. Ayala Senior High School, often abbreviated as Ayala High School or AHS, is located in Chino Hills, California. It is one of the four comprehensive high schools in the Chino Valley Unified School District. The school was established in 1990 and named after California state senator Ruben S. Ayala.
Serving 2,541 students in grades 9-12, Ruben S. Ayala High School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruben S. Ayala High serves the western part of its school district in Chino, CA, covering an area of approximately 15.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 2.5 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 4.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruben S. Ayala High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ruben S. Ayala High School's student population of 2,541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,541 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Campus Size
46 acres (19 ha)
School Rankings
Ruben S. Ayala High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruben S. Ayala High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1295 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
42%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Silver
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruben S. Ayala High School's ranking?
Ruben S. Ayala High School is ranked #1295 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ruben S. Ayala High School often compared to?
Ruben S. Ayala High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chino Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruben S. Ayala High School?
The graduation rate of Ruben S. Ayala High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Ruben S. Ayala High School?
2,541 students attend Ruben S. Ayala High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ruben S. Ayala High School students are Asian, 39% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruben S. Ayala High School?
Ruben S. Ayala High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ruben S. Ayala High School offer ?
Ruben S. Ayala High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ruben S. Ayala High School part of?
Ruben S. Ayala High School is part of Chino Valley Unified School District.
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