How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fullerton Union High | La Sierra High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Fullerton, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,880 | 236 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.1:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.1% | 42.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fullerton Union High | La Sierra High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,232 | $17,232 |
| District | Fullerton Joint Union High | Fullerton Joint Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fullerton Union High | La Sierra High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.1% | 11.9% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67.7% | 76.2% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 8.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fullerton Union High | La Sierra High (Alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 470:1 | 236:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.6% | 100.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.