Sunny Hills High

2,429 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sunny Hills High School, located in the affluent Sunny Hills area of Fullerton, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. Known for its rigorous academic culture, the school consistently earns high rankings for its college preparatory programs and is recognized as a California Distinguished School. It boasts a diverse and ambitious student body, offering an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts students seeking a challenging global curriculum.

Beyond its academic achievements, Sunny Hills is celebrated for its well-rounded extracurricular environment. The school maintains a strong tradition of excellence in athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, fostering a community that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development. Situated in a suburban setting, the campus serves as a central hub for the local community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a reputation for preparing graduates for entry into top-tier universities across the nation.

2,429

Total Students

90.7

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunny Hills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	785
Black	38
Asian	1,153
Two or More	153
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
1,153 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
785 (32.4 %)
White
290 (12.0 %)
Two or More
153 (6.3 %)
Black
38 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Fullerton Joint Union High
Phone:	(714)626-4201
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	804
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	329

* 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 9 614

Grade 10 635

Grade 11 610

Grade 12 570