Senator Ruben S. Ayala Senior High School, often abbreviated as Ayala High School or AHS, is located in Chino Hills, California. It is one of the four comprehensive high schools in the Chino Valley Unified School District. The school was established in 1990 and named after California state senator Ruben S. Ayala.
Serving 2,529 students in grades 9-12, Ruben S. Ayala High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruben S. Ayala High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Ruben S. Ayala High School's student population of 2,529 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Colors
Red, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruben S. Ayala High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruben S. Ayala High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1555 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruben S. Ayala High School's ranking?
Ruben S. Ayala High School is ranked #1555 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ruben S. Ayala High School often compared to?
Ruben S. Ayala High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chino Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruben S. Ayala High School?
The graduation rate of Ruben S. Ayala High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ruben S. Ayala High School?
2,529 students attend Ruben S. Ayala High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ruben S. Ayala High School students are Asian, 39% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruben S. Ayala High School?
Ruben S. Ayala High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ruben S. Ayala High School offer ?
Ruben S. Ayala High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ruben S. Ayala High School part of?
Ruben S. Ayala High School is part of Chino Valley Unified School District.
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