Fountain Valley High School

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Fountain Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17816 Bushard St,  Fountain Valley, CA
Huntington Beach Union High School District
4.0
3.2
3,171 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Morgan Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
670
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
68.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
33.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
22.2%
State Average
11.2%
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
3,429:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.8%
Asian
55.1%
White
20.1%
Hispanic
17.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Filipino
1.3%
Black
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#122 Best Public HS in California
#131 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine 1,015 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 839 Students
University of California - San Diego 690 Students
California State University - Long Beach 611 Students
University of California - Berkeley 551 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 422 Students
University of Southern California 403 Students
Orange Coast College 365 Students
California State University, Fullerton 349 Students
University of California - Davis 299 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 349 Students
Business 305 Students
Psychology 256 Students
Computer Science 163 Students
Nursing 132 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 103 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 100 Students
Marketing 75 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 75 Students
Chemistry 69 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 689 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/28/2025
It had a lot of school spirit, it was pretty good. Most teachers are nice and the faculty isn't bad either. A lot of clubs and school activities or hype events. The sports are ok, most of the funds goes to football even though they suck. There are better teams like wrestling, tennis, tracks, and golf.
3.0 Alum
6/23/2025
Fountain Valley High School is a pleasant experience for my academics and social life. I felt supported while I was struggling.
4.0 Senior
3/28/2025
I went into this high school, intimidated and scared out of my mind, to actually be growing up. And I dont think I'll ever not be scared of growing up. However, going here has taught me a lot of great things that were necessary in the real world. For example, time management to pack my own lunch instead of eating the shcool, or growing the confidence to ask a teacher for help when I was anxious or shy. This high school has brought out a lot in me, and sure, there were definitely ups and downs like them accidentally buying too many chromebooks to where they had to lay off teachers. But overall, I think if administration somewhat changes as per the students request and fits better for their needs, I think the school will do better. Shout out to FVMUN, love that program. We went to NYC in March for NHSMUN and we won a delegation award in Merit for Service and Advocacy.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 9 Reviews
4.0 parent
3/6/2025
Overall, very caring, helpful teachers and principal. Admin. staff not very helpful, sometimes give attitude. College and Career counselor did not make a sincere effort to guide our daughter.
1.0 student
4/4/2022
terrible. parking is horrible and there are no parking permits avaliable to be sold to students and there is way too much traffic in the morning and after school. staff members are generally rude. school charges absurd amounts for everything.
5.0 parent
8/17/2020
My daughter with special needs attended FVHS and we found the teachers, staff and administration to be excellent. The special needs supports and program was exceptional.
2.0 student
10/30/2018
Terrible staff members. No one helps out, especially when they are asked. Moody (female) staffs that are rude and overall the worst school. The principal and vice principals were nice and friendly, as well as the teachers.

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Fountain Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fountain Valley, CA, in the Fountain Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Huntington Beach Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,171 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Fountain Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,386,898. Discover additional schools in the area, like Valley Vista High School, La Quinta High School, Los Amigos High School, and more. Learn more about what Fountain Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fountain Valley High School.

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