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Ladera Vista Junior High School of the Arts

Fullerton Elementary · Orange County · 1700 East Wilshire Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831-4115

(714) 447-7765 · www.fullertonsd.org/ladera

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7/10
#515
Rank 515 out of 1,315
Top 39%
English Language Arts6/10 · #528 · 60th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #510 · 61st percentile
Science6/10 · #564 · 57th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Ladera Vista stands out in Fullerton's school landscape as a dedicated arts-focused junior high, making it a natural draw for families with creative, expressive kids who thrive when academics and the arts are woven together. Fullerton itself is a lively, college-town-adjacent community in northern Orange County with tree-lined neighborhoods, a genuine local arts scene, and a mix of longtime residents and young families who take education seriously. If your seventh or eighth grader lights up in drama, music, or visual arts, this is the kind of school worth putting on your radar.

Student Demographics

758 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
486 (64%)
White
147 (19%)
Asian
50 (7%)
Multiple Races
42 (6%)
African American
19 (3%)
Filipino
15 (2%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners190 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged482 (64%)
Students with Disabilities120 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

820
Enrollment
38
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
26.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #265 · 81st percentile

204 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found