Brea-olinda High School
Tel:
(714)990-7850
- Brea-olinda High School serves 1,788 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Brea-olinda High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Brea-olinda High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Brea-olinda High School's student population of 1,788 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,788 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Brea-olinda High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brea-olinda High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2124 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 25% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 36% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brea-Olinda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brea-olinda High School is Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brea Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brea Country Hills Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brea Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 49 students
0.1 miles
689 N. Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714)990-7882 0.1 9-12 49 - Brea Brea Country Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 557 students
0.9 miles
150 N. Associated Rd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714)990-3221 0.9 K-6 557 - Brea William E. Fanning Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 509 students
0.9 miles
650 N. Apricot
Brea, CA 92821
(714)529-3908 0.9 K-6 509 - Brea Brea Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 902 students
1.5 miles
400 N. Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714)990-7500 1.5 7-8 902 - Brea Mariposa Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 605 students
1.5 miles
1111 W. Mariposa Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714)529-4916 1.5 K-6 605
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