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Valencia High

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · Orange County · 500 North Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870-4844

(714) 996-4970

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9/10
#189
Rank 189 out of 1,227
Top 15%
English Language Arts9/10 · #235 · 81st percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #176 · 86th percentile
Science9/10 · #201 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Valencia High sits in the heart of Placentia, a quiet, family-friendly corner of Orange County where tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community set the backdrop for a genuinely solid high school experience. Academics here are consistently strong across the board — particularly in math and science — making it a great fit for families who want a well-rounded public school without having to seek out magnets or charters. Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified has a reputation for taking education seriously, and Valencia reflects that, drawing families who are engaged and looking for a school where their kids can thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Student Demographics

575 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
367 (64%)
Asian
119 (21%)
White
52 (9%)
Filipino
16 (3%)
Multiple Races
15 (3%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners106 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged389 (68%)
Students with Disabilities65 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,411
Enrollment
109.8
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
27
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

25
AP Courses
offered
32.9%
AP Participation
of students
837
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program219 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Tigers · CIF Southern Section

27
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BandBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #528 · 76th percentile

162 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found