Buena Park High School is a public high school located at 8833 Academy Drive in Buena Park, Orange County, California, USA.
Serving 1,726 students in grades 9-12, Buena Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buena Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Buena Park High School's student population of 1,726 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
White, Black, Grey, Forest Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buena Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buena Park High School is 0.29, 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
#4837 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Park High School's ranking?
Buena Park High School is ranked #4837 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Buena Park High School often compared to?
Buena Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunny Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena Park High School?
The graduation rate of Buena Park High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buena Park High School?
1,726 students attend Buena Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Buena Park High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buena Park High School?
Buena Park High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Buena Park High School offer ?
Buena Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buena Park High School part of?
Buena Park High School is part of Fullerton Joint Union High School District.
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