For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,765 students in Brea, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Brea, CA are Brea Olinda High School and Brea Canyon High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brea, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Brea have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Brea, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brea Olinda High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Brea, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brea Olinda High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
789 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,710 students
Rank: #22.
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
689 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brea, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Brea, CA include Brea Olinda High School and Brea Canyon High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Brea?
2 public high schools are located in Brea.
What is the racial composition of students in Brea?
Brea public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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