Sunny Hills High School is a public high school located in Fullerton, California, United States. Established in 1959, it is part of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. The campus, consisting mostly of single-story open plan buildings, is situated on 42 acres in western Fullerton.
Serving 2,434 students in grades 9-12, Sunny Hills High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunny Hills 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
Sunny Hills High School's student population of 2,434 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunny Hills High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunny Hills High School is 0.64, 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
#908 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
49%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunny Hills High School's ranking?
Sunny Hills High School is ranked #908 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sunny Hills High School often compared to?
Sunny Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Troy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunny Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Sunny Hills High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sunny Hills High School?
2,434 students attend Sunny Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sunny Hills High School students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunny Hills High School?
Sunny Hills High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunny Hills High School offer ?
Sunny Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sunny Hills High School part of?
Sunny Hills High School is part of Fullerton Joint Union High School District.
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