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Fullerton Joint Union High

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 59.8/100

Fullerton Joint Union High has 8 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 59.8/100 — 16.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Troy High at 88/100, where 64.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,487 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
59.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
66.1
22.4 – 88.5
Avg Exceeded %
25.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 66.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.6%, 6.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Troy High leads the district at 88 with 64.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Fullerton Joint Union High

3 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling4 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
66.7%
White
10.2%
Asian
13.0%
Black
1.5%
Other
8.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
62%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Fullerton Joint Union High spends $13,487 per student in current expenditures — $1,327 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,487
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
13,473
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14%
$11,827 → $13,487
Spending Efficiency
4.43
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 39%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$64,405–$138,566
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
525
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (8)

Fullerton Joint Union High has 8 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.8 — 12.3 points above the state average of 47.5. 2 of 8 high schools score above 70.

The highest-scoring high school is Troy High with a Scope Score of 88 and 64.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Troy High
Fullerton Joint Union High High Ceiling
8864.8%82.6%10.3%1.1%
2Sunny Hills High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
7948.1%71.9%12.1%1.9%
3Fullerton Union High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
6524.5%50.1%18.4%3.7%
4Sonora High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
6325.0%52.5%12.8%3.0%
5La Habra High
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
5715.0%39.0%15.9%2.6%
6Buena Park High
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
537.8%30.3%17.8%6.3%
7La Sierra High (Alternative)
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
5019.4%44.5%42.9%4.2%
8La Vista High (Continuation)
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
220.3%8.6%66.4%4.2%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Fullerton Joint Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Fullerton Joint Union High a good school district?
Fullerton Joint Union High has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.8/100, which is 16.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Fullerton Joint Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Fullerton Joint Union High is Troy High with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 64.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Fullerton Joint Union High spend per student?
Fullerton Joint Union High spends $13,487 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Teacher salaries in Fullerton Joint Union High range from $64,405–$138,566 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.