Buena Park High School

Buena Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8833 Academy Dr,  Buena Park, CA
Fullerton Joint Union High School District
4.0
4.8
1,927 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jim Coombs
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
560
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
40.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
489:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
82.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Two or more races
4.2%
White
3.9%
Black
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University, Fullerton 358 Students
University of California - Irvine 315 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 285 Students
California State University - Long Beach 284 Students
University of California - Berkeley 192 Students
University of Southern California 180 Students
University of California - San Diego 167 Students
Fullerton College 162 Students
Cypress College 126 Students
San Francisco State University 118 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 109 Students
Business 86 Students
Biology 78 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Education 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 339 Reviews
3.0 Junior
5/31/2025
Honestly, it is an ok high school; however, er the diversity here is not that good, there are quite a few fights. However, the teachers are nice and so is the administration, and also I believe that their academics are getting better , more students are going to mprestigious schools
5.0 Senior
1/31/2025
I have had a good experience at Buena park Highschool. They have a great diversity of people in the school. They have a lot of clubs and sports aw well. They offer great academic opportunities that most school don't.
4.0 Senior
8/23/2024
The students and staff are very welcoming. Buena Park High School is very diverse. Staff and teachers are always around to help students out with anything. The school makes me feel comfortable. They make sure you are doing okay academically and mentally.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 13 Reviews
5.0 student
10/21/2024
Here at BPHS, there's a place for everyone and as a someone who just transferred to this area as an incoming freshman, I am prospering and fitting in well with what BPHS has to offer.
5.0 parent
5/1/2017
This school is a surprising gem of a high school. The teachers have been very responsive and committed to the success of their students. The students are down-to-earth, no entitlement attitude, and friendly. The size of the school is just right, has that family-feel. It would be good to see more par...
5.0 parent
2/26/2015
It is truly outstanding knowing that it has been rated in the Top 4% of high schools in the US as rated by US News and World Report 2014. Wow!
5.0 parent
9/14/2014
As a parent I was worried when we moved here from garden grove. I am so happy that we did . My son would not be where is is today if it wasnt for Buena Park High . With the early college program and his guidance councilor Ms Chow my son started college as a SOPHMORE! . . A sophmore ! He will have is...

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Buena Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buena Park, CA, in the Buena Park neighborhood, and is served by the Fullerton Joint Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,927 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Buena Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $949,202. Discover additional schools in the area, like Savanna High School, Western High School, Sunny Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what Buena Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Buena Park High School.

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