Fountain Valley High
17816 Bushard, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4598
Summary
Fountain Valley High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
80.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
60.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 60.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 123/1,596 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 99/1,596 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 3,171 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,664 (52.5%) |
| English Learners | 186 (5.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.2 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.3 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
80.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 80.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 72%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
60.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 57.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Fountain Valley High compare within the district?
Fountain Valley High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in Huntington Beach Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Fountain Valley High rank in California?
Fountain Valley High ranks No. 123 of 1,596 in reading and No. 99 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Fountain Valley High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 78.0% meet the reading standard and 56.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Fountain Valley High compare with other schools in Fountain Valley?
Fountain Valley High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Fountain Valley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fountain ValleyHow does Fountain Valley High compare with other schools in Orange County?
Fountain Valley High is No. 6 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 65 9–12 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley HighThis school | 60.9% | 80.8% |
| Coast High | 19.6% | 48.1% |
| Edison High | 43.5% | 69.9% |
