How to Enroll at Godinez Fundamental High School
Godinez Fundamental High School belongs to Santa Ana Unified. The district's current enrollment and School of Choice pages do not say whether the school has its own attendance area or a separate fundamental-school lottery, so families should first check their assigned school with the district's Residency Locator and then confirm the enrollment route with the school or the district's Office of Student Services. The district's published process includes no entrance exam.
District residents who want a school other than their assigned one, and students from outside the district who want to attend Godinez Fundamental High School, apply through Santa Ana Unified's School of Choice transfer request in the Aeries Parent Portal. Families may list up to two schools (a preferred school and an optional school), and only one request per student per year is allowed; it cannot be changed or withdrawn after submission. The 2026-27 window ran from 8 a.m. on January 8 to 4 p.m. on January 23, 2026; the district emailed decisions between January 26 and February 6, and families offered a seat had 10 calendar days to accept, with no late responses. The district has not yet posted the 2027-28 window. The district's 2026-27 availability list shows grade 9 at Godinez as approaching capacity with limited seats.
When requests exceed space, the district first places priority groups such as victims of violent crime on campus, children of active-duty military parents, siblings of continuing students and children of staff assigned to the school; remaining requests are decided by random lottery, not by order of submission, and academic and athletic performance are not considered. Out-of-district students must first obtain a release from their district of residence before applying, and they must reapply every year. Approved transfer students may not move to another district school during that year, and the district does not provide transportation for transfer students.
Admitted incoming ninth graders attend an orientation each April and register for electives, which are assigned first come, first served; AVID requires a separate online application, which was due May 3 in 2025.
Courses and Signature Programs at Godinez Fundamental High School
In the 2026-27 University of California A-G course list, Godinez Fundamental High School has 174 approved courses, including 22 AP courses and 37 UC-approved honors courses (courses that receive extra weight in the UC GPA). See the full A-G list.
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- According to the 2024-25 AP course guide, the school offers AP Human Geography, AP European History, AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Macroeconomics, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Statistics, AP Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1 and 2, AP Spanish Language and Literature, AP Drawing and AP Psychology. The guide sets out each course's tutoring, mock exam and weekly homework expectations.
- Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
- The 2024-25 pathway sheets list Design, Visual and Media Arts (graphic design, digital photography, broadcast journalism); Patient Care (medical core, sports medicine, medical assistant); Software and Systems Development (PLTW computer science); and Legal Practices (paralegal, immigration law). Some courses carry articulated credit at Santa Ana College, Coastline College and other community colleges or lead to industry certifications such as First Aid and CPR.
- GFHS Portfolio
- The portfolio is a graduation requirement at Godinez Fundamental High School: students follow the school's portfolio handbook to build and publish a personal portfolio website. The school website also has a Senior Interviews section.
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- AVID is an academic elective that prepares students to complete college-preparatory coursework and become eligible for four-year universities; incoming ninth graders submit a separate online application.
Academic Results at Godinez Fundamental High School: CAASPP and Graduation
In the 2024-25 California state tests (CAASPP), 65.5% of Godinez Fundamental High School 11th graders met or exceeded the English language arts standard and 31.6% met or exceeded the math standard; the statewide figures for 11th graders were 57% and 30.5%. For the class of 2025, 98.8% of the 413 students in the four-year cohort graduated, and 68.1% of graduates completed the A-G courses required for UC and CSU admission.
| Godinez Fundamental High School | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 ELA met or exceeded | 65.5% | 57% |
| Grade 11 math met or exceeded | 31.6% | 30.5% |
Twelve Years of UC Application Data at Godinez Fundamental High School: Applicants, Admit Rates and GPA
The University of California publishes applicants, admits and enrollees for every California high school. Combined 2023–2025, 369 of 489 applications from Godinez Fundamental High School to the UC system were admitted (75%). Categories with fewer than five students are not published by UC and appear as "—", not zero.
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| UC campus (fall 2025) | Applicants | Admits | Admit rate | Enrollees | Admit GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | 37 | 6 | 16% | — | 4.24 |
| UC Los Angeles | 87 | 9 | 10% | 4 | 4.20 |
| UC San Diego | 83 | 34 | 41% | 6 | 4.14 |
| UC Davis | 52 | 23 | 44% | 3 | 4.06 |
| UC Irvine | 122 | 32 | 26% | 21 | 4.09 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 39 | 17 | 44% | — | 4.19 |
| UC Merced | 57 | 56 | 98% | — | 3.74 |
| UC Riverside | 84 | 71 | 85% | 5 | 3.83 |
| UC Santa Cruz | 41 | 25 | 61% | 3 | 3.88 |
Student Body at Godinez Fundamental High School
In 2025-26, 92.7% of Godinez Fundamental High School students were socioeconomically disadvantaged and 17.5% were English learners.
Godinez Fundamental High School: Frequently Asked Questions
Can Irvine families apply to Godinez Fundamental High School?
Godinez Fundamental High School belongs to Santa Ana Unified, so Irvine families are out of district: they must obtain a release from Irvine Unified and then file a School of Choice request in the Aeries Parent Portal during the January window, reapplying every year. The district's 2026-27 availability list shows grade 9 at the school as approaching capacity; when seats run short, priority groups and a random lottery decide placement, and the district does not provide transportation for transfer students.
What does Fundamental mean in the name Godinez Fundamental High School, a question Irvine families ask?
Godinez Fundamental High School carries the Fundamental label that marks several Santa Ana Unified schools as fundamental schools. The school's website states that its mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment with clear, consistent expectations and high academic standards, with an emphasis on academic achievement and character development. The district's current website does not publish a fundamental-school agreement, so families should confirm specific expectations with the school.
Which AP courses does Godinez Fundamental High School offer, for Irvine families comparing options?
Godinez Fundamental High School's 2024-25 AP course guide covers history and social science, English, math, science, Spanish, visual arts and psychology, including AP U.S. History, AP English Language, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1 and 2 and AP Spanish Language and Culture. The guide lists each course's tutoring, mock exam and homework expectations, which families can review course by course.
What are the graduation requirements at Godinez Fundamental High School, for Irvine families planning ahead?
Godinez Fundamental High School follows Santa Ana Unified's requirement of 220 credits to graduate, made up of 170 credits of required courses and 50 credits of electives. The school also requires students to complete the GFHS Portfolio by building and publishing a personal portfolio website under its portfolio handbook.
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Sources20 sources · checked 2026-11-14
Enrollment, student body, CAASPP and graduation data come from the California Department of Education. UC admissions data come from the University of California Information Center public data tables, downloaded Nov 2026.
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