For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,728 students in Yorba Linda, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Yorba Linda, CA are Yorba Linda High School and Buena Vista Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yorba Linda, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Yorba Linda have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Yorba Linda, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yorba Linda 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 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yorba Linda, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yorba Linda High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19900 Bastanchury Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7500
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4999 Casa Loma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Yorba Linda, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5862 C St.
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(909) 464-2672
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
(909) 464-2672
Grades: K-8
| 1,213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yorba Linda, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Yorba Linda, CA include Yorba Linda High School and Buena Vista Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Yorba Linda?
2 public high schools are located in Yorba Linda.
What is the racial composition of students in Yorba Linda?
Yorba Linda public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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