For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,255 students in Fullerton, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Fullerton, CA are Troy High School, Sunny Hills High School and Fullerton Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fullerton, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fullerton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Fullerton, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sunny Hills 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fullerton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Troy High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 East Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Sunny Hills High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1801 Lancer Way
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 2,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Fullerton Union High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East Chapman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 626-3801
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 626-3801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,880 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
La Sierra High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
951 North State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
La Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
909 North State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fullerton, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fullerton, CA include Troy High School, Sunny Hills High School and Fullerton Union High School. Fullerton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Fullerton?
5 public high schools are located in Fullerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fullerton?
Fullerton public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fullerton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fullerton include: Sunny Hills High School vs. Troy High School, Fullerton Union High School vs. Sunny Hills High School
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