How does La Habra High compare to other high schools in La Habra?

La Habra High has a SchoolScope composite score of 58.7/100, placing it at the 72nd percentile statewide. 15% of students exceed standard, with a total of 988 students tested across grades and subjects.

What percentage of students exceed standards at La Habra High?

15.0% of students at La Habra High exceed the state standard on CAASPP assessments, while 39.0% meet or exceed it. The gap between these two numbers reveals whether the school pushes students beyond basic proficiency.

What is the chronic absenteeism rate at La Habra High?

15.4% of students at La Habra High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days). This metric reflects school culture and family engagement, and is weighted at 15% in our composite score.

La Habra High

High School

Fullerton Joint Union High La HabraOrange County90631

Composite Score

out of 100

State Percentile

of high schools

State Rank

of California high schools

School overview

Enrollment

1,977 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

Free/Reduced Lunch

63%

Teachers

83 full-time

College & career readiness

Graduation Rate

98.1%

AP Exam Prepared

56.9%

A-G Completion

58.7%

College-Going Rate

74.3%

Data source: California Department of Education — ACGR, CCI, CGR reports

Dashboard indicators

ELA Year-over-Year

Declined

-11.8 pts DFS change

Math Year-over-Year

Increased

+3.0 pts DFS change

EL Proficiency (ELPAC)

11.6%

English learners at Level 4 (Well Developed) · 112 tested

Data source: California School Dashboard 2025, ELPAC 2024

Student demographics

Hispanic83.2%

White12.4%

Asian1.1%

Black1.4%

Other1.9%

Performance breakdown

Performance breakdown for La Habra High
Category	Percentage
Exceeded Standard	15.0%
Met Standard	24.0%
Below Standard	61.0%

What other rankings don't show you

Most rating sites report "39% proficient" for La Habra High and stop there. Here's what that number hides:

15.0% of students exceeded standard while 24.0% merely met it. That exceeded rate is near the state average of 15.5%. That's 10.6 points below the Fullerton Joint Union High district average of 25.6%. Nearby schools (within ~3 miles) average 13.5% exceeded — about the same. The gap between "met" and "exceeded" is the difference between a school that clears the bar and one that raises it.

The graduation rate is 98.1% — above the state target. 58.7% of students complete A-G requirements for UC/CSU eligibility — a strong college readiness signal. 74.3% of graduates go on to college within a year.

Chronic absenteeism is 15.4%, better than the state average of 34.0%.

Why the exceeded vs. met split matters →