Fountain Valley High

www.fvhs.com

3,180 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fountain Valley High School (FVHS), located in Fountain Valley, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District. Known as the home of the "Barons," the school has established a strong reputation for academic excellence and a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. It offers a diverse array of advanced coursework, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) classes, career technical education programs, and specialized academic pathways designed to prepare students for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, FVHS is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture and commitment to student development. The school boasts a competitive athletic department, an award-winning performing arts program, and a vast array of student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing a high-achieving academic environment with a strong focus on school spirit, community involvement, and student well-being, Fountain Valley High consistently maintains its status as a prominent educational pillar in Orange County.

3,180

Total Students

121.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountain Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	689
Hispanic	512
Black	19
Asian	1,774
Two or More	164
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	12

Asian
1,774 (55.9 %)
White
689 (21.7 %)
Hispanic
512 (16.1 %)
Two or More
164 (5.2 %)
Black
19 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.4 %)
American Indian
6 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Huntington Beach Union High
Phone:	(714)962-3301
Website:	http://www.fvhs.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	501

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 803

Grade 10 812

Grade 11 710

Grade 12 855