Tustin High

1,627 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tustin High School, located at 1171 El Camino Real in Tustin, California, is a historic and long-standing pillar of the Tustin Unified School District. Originally established in 1921, the school has a deep-rooted tradition of academic and athletic excellence. It is widely recognized for its vibrant campus culture and a diverse array of extracurricular programs, including competitive sports teams, an acclaimed performing arts department, and numerous student-led organizations that foster community engagement and personal growth.

Academically, Tustin High is known for offering a rigorous curriculum, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing a dedicated faculty and modern facilities to cater to a diverse student body. By balancing its rich historical identity with a forward-thinking approach to modern education, Tustin High remains a central hub for student development and community pride in the heart of Tustin.

1,627

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tustin High
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	1,335
Black	44
Asian	99
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,335 (82.2%)
White
104 (6.4%)
Asian
99 (6.1%)
Black
44 (2.7%)
Two or More
31 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tustin Unified
Phone:	(714)730-7414
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	252

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 375

Grade 10 358

Grade 11 436

Grade 12 458