Buena Park High School is a public high school located at 8833 Academy Drive in Buena Park, Orange County, California, USA.
Serving 1,682 students in grades 9-12, Buena Park 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buena Park High School's student population of 1,682 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,682 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
White, Black, Grey, Forest Green
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
R.I.S.E UP COYOTES! Respect ~ Integrity ~ Service ~ Excellence
School Rankings
Buena Park 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 Buena Park High School is 0.29, 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
#5775 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
84%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fullerton Joint Union High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buena Park High School's ranking?
Buena Park High School is ranked #5775 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Buena Park High School often compared to?
Buena Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fullerton Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buena Park High School?
The graduation rate of Buena Park High School is 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buena Park High School?
1,682 students attend Buena Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Buena Park High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buena Park High School?
Buena Park High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Buena Park High School offer ?
Buena Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buena Park High School part of?
Buena Park High School is part of Fullerton Joint Union High School District.
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