Sunny Hills High School

Sunny Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1801 Lancer Way,  Fullerton, CA
Fullerton Joint Union High School District
3.9
3.1
2,339 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Allen Whitten
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
97.8%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A-
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
3.6
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
96
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
80.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
57.8%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
15.5%
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
546:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
47.5%
Hispanic
32.3%
White
11.9%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#80 Best Public HS in California
#83 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#133 Best Public HS Teachers 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 - Los Angeles 820 Students
University of California - Irvine 795 Students
University of California - San Diego 620 Students
California State University, Fullerton 595 Students
University of Southern California 578 Students
University of California - Berkeley 514 Students
California State University - Long Beach 445 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 360 Students
University of California - Davis 336 Students
San Diego State University 314 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 285 Students
Biology 269 Students
Psychology 233 Students
Nursing 183 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 134 Students
Computer Science 110 Students
Political Science and Government 85 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 78 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 74 Students
Chemistry 66 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 564 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/5/2025
The majority of my teachers at Sunny Hills have been not just very good at their jobs, but also human beings outside of class. They don't treat teaching as just a job, it's like a passion-project to them, and it's great. Most of the teachers teach in a clear, coherent way, which is beyond useful, especially during Junior year.
4.0 Alum
2/3/2025
I think the best parts of my experience were the friendships I made over the years there and the opportunities I had available to me. The worst would probably me due to faculty connectivity and communication with its students. I would like to see the staff become more involved and aware of their students.
5.0 Senior
10/19/2024
This school is one of the top high schools in Fullerton. A lot of my fellow peers as well as the other classes show enthusiasm in learning and are reaching for the top. This school allows for a various type of different cultures and career goals to be met, such as enabling engineering students to go into EPIC or allowing Vet science prep to go into agriculture. It definitely would be nicer if the bathrooms were cleaner but overall a very good school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 12 Reviews
1.0 other
8/28/2025
I went her and immediately felt unwelcome just because of my race. It was by majority race at this school which was Asians. I joined the Korean language class as it’s a very fun language! Constantly instances would happen where I was discriminated and the teacher did nothing nor the school! One time...
1.0 parent
7/23/2025
Our family has had a deeply distressing experience at Sunny Hills High School. We reached out in writing with urgent concerns about our autistic son’s safety and the risk of retaliation as he returns to school. Despite referencing multiple ongoing state and federal complaints and clearly requesting...
1.0 other
6/8/2025
My little sister will have lasting trauma from this school. She came in as a transfer her sophomore year and immediately was forgotten. She was billed and constantly excluded. Girls were so mean to her and the boys were even worse with their taunting and "jokes". Staff was notified through put the y...
5.0 student
2/6/2025
Sunny Hills High School is a vibrant and diverse educational institution that provides an enriching environment for both academic and personal growth. The faculty is dedicated and approachable, making it easy for students to seek help and guidance. The curriculum is rigorous, offering a wide variety...

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Sunny Hills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fullerton, CA and is served by the Fullerton Joint Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,339 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Sunny Hills 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 97.8%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,459,444. Discover additional schools in the area, like Buena Park High School, Fullerton Union High School, Sonora High School, and more. Learn more about what Fullerton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sunny Hills High School.

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