For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,549 students in Placentia, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA are Parkview, El Dorado High School and Valencia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placentia, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Placentia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Placentia, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valencia High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Placentia, CA Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 N. Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #33.
Valencia High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N. Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,559 students
Rank: #44.
Esperanza High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 N. Kellogg Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,445 students
Rank: #55.
El Camino Real Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1351 E. Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #66.
George Key
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 E. Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA include Parkview, El Dorado High School and Valencia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Placentia, CA?
6 public high schools are located in Placentia, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Placentia, CA?
Placentia, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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