Yorba Linda High School
Yorba Linda High School serves 1,795 students in grades 9-12.
Yorba Linda High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Yorba Linda High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Yorba Linda High School's student population of 1,795 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,795 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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School Comparison
Yorba Linda High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Yorba Linda High School is 0.61, which is less 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 Testing Rank | #961 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 23% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 56% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Yorba Linda High School is La Entrada High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bernardo Yorba Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairmont Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Yorba Linda La Entrada High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 69 students10
0.5 miles
4999 Casa Loma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 986-7026 0.5 9-12 69 - Placentia Fairmont Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 871 students10
0.8 miles
5241 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130 0.8 K-6 871 - Placentia Bernardo Yorba Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 668 students10
1.1 miles
5350 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7400 1.1 7-8 668 - Placentia Mabel M. Paine Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 445 students10
1.6 miles
4444 Plumosa Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7210 1.6 K-5 445 - Placentia Linda Vista Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 455 students10
1.8 miles
5600 S. Ohio St.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7200 1.8 K-5 455
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