Photo: kallahar · CC BY 3.0La Habra’s public schools outscore 68% of California districts
The grade covers the three public school districts serving La Habra, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
La Habra’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 35% across its districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Fullerton Joint Union High spends $17,606 per student and La Habra City Elementary $20,771, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
L'Heritage Francais (private) and Cleta Harder Developmental School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind La Habra’s grade
B+: better than 68% of California school districts, #267 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve La Habra, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in La Habra · depends on your address
Washington Middle
Grades 7–8 · 580 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Imperial Middle
Grades 6–8 · 495 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in La Habra · depends on your address
Washington Middle
Grades 7–8 · 580 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Imperial Middle
Grades 6–8 · 495 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in La Habra · depends on your address
La Habra High
Grades 9–12 · 1,881 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Sonora High
Grades 9–12 · 1,779 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in La Habra · depends on your address
La Habra High
Grades 9–12 · 1,881 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Sonora High
Grades 9–12 · 1,779 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in La Habra · depends on your address
La Habra High
Grades 9–12 · 1,881 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Sonora High
Grades 9–12 · 1,779 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in La Habra · depends on your address
La Habra High
Grades 9–12 · 1,881 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Sonora High
Grades 9–12 · 1,779 students · 24:1 students per teacher
To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Three districts serve La Habra
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
La Habra vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share La Habra’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| La Habra | B+ | La Habra City Elementary K–8 · Lowell Joint Elementary K–8 · Fullerton Joint Union High 9–12 |
| Fullerton | A− | Fullerton Elementary K–8 · Fullerton Joint Union High 9–12 |
| Brea | A− | Brea-Olinda Unified K–12 · Fullerton Joint Union High 9–12 |
All 2 neighbors share Fullerton Joint Union High with La Habra for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in La Habra
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about La Habra’s schools
Are La Habra’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools La Habra children attend outscore 68% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #267 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 72%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is La Habra in?
Fullerton Joint Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 12,597 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do La Habra kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: La Habra High and Sonora High.
What is La Habra’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Fullerton Joint Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does La Habra spend per student?
$17,606 in Fullerton Joint Union High School District, $20,771 in La Habra City Elementary School District and $16,427 in Lowell Joint Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in La Habra?
Yes: L'Heritage Francais (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 45 students) and Cleta Harder Developmental School (special education, grades 6–12, 23 students).
Parents talk
What La Habra families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near La Habra → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.