- Enrollment
- 2,504
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fullerton, CA
Sunny Hills High
Federal NCES profile for Sunny Hills High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061476001815
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunny Hills High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Fullerton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for California
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunny Hills High has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunny Hills High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Fullerton, CA.
School address
District: Fullerton Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 061476001815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Sunny Hills High held near 2,434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.7 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 061476001815 · Fullerton, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,337 enr · 26:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High (2,504 students)
Sunny Hills High held near 2,434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.7 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sunny Hills High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High
Troy High
2,504 students
- This school
Sunny Hills High
2,337 students
- La Habra High
La Habra High
1,881 students
- Fullerton Unio
Fullerton Union High
1,880 students
- Sonora High
Sonora High
1,779 students
- Buena Park Hig
Buena Park High
1,682 students
What this shows Sunny Hills High reports 2,337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunny Hills High compares
Sunny Hills High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,337 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,337
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
White 9.8%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Sunny Hills High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Fullerton Joint Union High reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunny Hills High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Habra High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fullerton Union High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonora High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena Park High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunny Hills High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,880
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,779
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Fullerton
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Troy High
Standard public school
2,504 students 23:1 students per teacher
Fullerton Union High
Standard public school
1,880 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
La Vista High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
298 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
La Sierra High (Alternative)
Alternative education program
236 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunny Hills High
How many students attend Sunny Hills High?
Sunny Hills High has 2,337 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fullerton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,429 (2022-23) → 2,434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunny Hills High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunny Hills High is 26:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunny Hills High?
35.0% of students at Sunny Hills High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunny Hills High?
The largest demographic group at Sunny Hills High is Asian at 48.7% of enrollment, in Fullerton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunny Hills High?
Sunny Hills High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunny Hills High rank among high schools in Fullerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunny Hills High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Fullerton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fullerton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fullerton Joint Union High?
Besides Sunny Hills High, Fullerton Joint Union High also operates Troy High (2,504 students), La Habra High (1,881 students), and Fullerton Union High (1,880 students). See the Fullerton Joint Union High district page for the complete list.