Yorba Linda High School is a public high school located in Yorba Linda, California and is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. The school's colors are navy blue, crimson, and silver. The school mascot is the Mustang. Most students who attend this school live in Yorba Linda.
Serving 1,584 students in grades 9-12, Yorba Linda High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorba Linda High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Yorba Linda High School's student population of 1,584 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Navy Blue, Crimson, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yorba Linda High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorba Linda High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1359 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorba Linda High School's ranking?
Yorba Linda High School is ranked #1359 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yorba Linda High School often compared to?
Yorba Linda High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Dorado High School, Esperanza High School, Valencia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yorba Linda High School?
The graduation rate of Yorba Linda High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Yorba Linda High School?
1,584 students attend Yorba Linda High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Yorba Linda High School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorba Linda High School?
Yorba Linda High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yorba Linda High School offer ?
Yorba Linda High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Yorba Linda High School part of?
Yorba Linda High School is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
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