For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,396 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 45% (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 87%.
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 89% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,545 students
Rank: #22.
Sunny Hills High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Lancer Way
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 2,434 students
Rank: #33.
Fullerton Union High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East Chapman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 626-3801
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 626-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,848 students
Rank: #44.
La Sierra High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
951 North State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 447-7821
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Fullerton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orange County Conservation Corps Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1548 E. Walnut Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 956-6222
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 956-6222
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
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 89% 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, Troy High School vs. Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton Union High School vs. Sunny Hills High School
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