Serving 724 students in grades 7-8, Brookhurst Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookhurst Junior High School's student population of 724 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
724 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brookhurst Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookhurst Junior High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7726 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
86%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Anaheim Union High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookhurst Junior High School's ranking?
Brookhurst Junior High School is ranked #7726 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brookhurst Junior High School often compared to?
Brookhurst Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Savanna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Brookhurst Junior High School?
724 students attend Brookhurst Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brookhurst Junior High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookhurst Junior High School?
Brookhurst Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brookhurst Junior High School offer ?
Brookhurst Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Brookhurst Junior High School part of?
Brookhurst Junior High School is part of Anaheim Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Brookhurst Junior High School located?
Brookhurst Junior High School is located in the Northwest Anaheim neighborhood of Anaheim, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in Northwest Anaheim.
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