CaliforniaSchoolsFountain Valley High

Fountain Valley High

PublicRegularGrades 912
Fountain Valley, California · Huntington Beach Union High
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students3,171
Student:Teacher27.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch53%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
3,171
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
53%-12.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
27.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Fountain Valley High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Fountain Valley, California. The school enrolls 3,171 students. It is part of the Huntington Beach Union High district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
27.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Very large student body
3,171 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHuntington Beach Union High
County6059
CityFountain Valley
ZIP92708
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061806002228

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment3,171
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino13.9%
Black / African American55.7%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native24.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races4.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
13.9%
Black
55.7%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %53%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)