Mel Macklin
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty
(747) 307-7003
49 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$550,000 Price
Valencia High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
500 Bradford Ave,
Placentia, CA
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Rick Lopez
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A
A+
A
B+
C
B-
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.59
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Reading Proficiency
68%
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Math Proficiency
46%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
112
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Full Time Teachers
110
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Part Time Teachers
2
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Teachers in First or Second Year
1.9%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
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Average ACT
31
Math
31
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
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Number of AP Courses
25
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AP Pass Rate
98.3%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
27.3%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
17.8%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
657:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.4%
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Female
47.4%
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Hispanic
66.1%
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Asian
19.4%
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White
8.5%
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Filipino
2.4%
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Two or more races
2.1%
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Black
1.1%
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Native American
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#60
Niche Standout HS in California
#98
Best College Prep Public HS in California
#117
Best Public HS in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
564 Students
University of California - Irvine
558 Students
California State University, Fullerton
503 Students
University of California - San Diego
461 Students
University of California - Berkeley
427 Students
University of Southern California
323 Students
California State University - Long Beach
301 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
271 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
245 Students
University of California - Davis
216 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
194 Students
Psychology
193 Students
Biology
184 Students
Computer Science
128 Students
Chemistry
98 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
96 Students
Nursing
77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
67 Students
Political Science and Government
63 Students
Economics
62 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/19/2024
The best part about Valencia High School is the diversity aspect and the variety of programs that are offered on campus. With the backbone of Valencia High School of the International Baccalaureate Program and their Val Tech program the school has a reputable program that provides rigorous academic training and a comprehensive curriculum for the students. The downside of the school is the amount of workload that comes with the programs as one gets involved in.
5/13/2024
My experience at Valencia High was mostly filled with amazing and life lasting memories, but it was interrupted with Covid
11/28/2023
I arrived at Valencia high school following the Corona Virus Pandemic lockdown the year prior. It was my sophomore year and I was eager to start the school year. upon arriving at the school I made assumptions about what to expect and I was wrong. I thought I would be coming into an environment no different than my previous. However the quick 30 minute drive from my old school to my new one came with differences I did not see coming. I struggled with inclusivity as the school was not very diverse leaving people who felt different to also feel alone. Although this school may not be perfect I can strongly say that the resources for help are very prominent at Valencia and there are many ways to get involved in things that make students like myself feel included in the school society. As the years have past there has been change but I am still eager to see change in the diversity aspect of the school as well as the promotion of kindness all around campus regardless of our differences.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/28/2023
Valencia High School claims to be the best academic school in PYLUSD, but it's not. There are some good teachers but the most of them don't really care about their students and refuse to help. If students don't have good connections with certain groups of students or teachers, you are pretty much do...
1/18/2023
Valencia offers perhaps the best academic programs in the PYLUSD school district, encouraging students to enroll in IB, Cambridge, and ValTech courses. The bulk of the student population consists of minorities, and such diversity contrasts with other schools within the district, ones that particular...
1/28/2017
Overall good and sometimes bad for average and above-average students. But I am assuming it can get worse somewhere else.
8/31/2015
There aren't too many high schools where you can experience a diverse student body combined with a strong academic program that allows access to ALL students. Amazing teachers, quality athletics, amazing clubs, and a strong instrumental music program. The drama program and school newspaper are the o...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$546K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
80
Average Home Value
$1,122,402
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
38%
Average Household Income
$131,503
% of College Grads
40.1%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,831 Sq Ft
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- Lake
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- Picnic Area
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- Baseball/Softball
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- Playground
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- Playground
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- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Goldenrod Park
- Basketball
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- Picnic Area
George J Koch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
McFadden Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
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Valencia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Placentia, CA, in the Placentia neighborhood, and is served by the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,628 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Valencia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,122,402. Discover additional schools in the area, like George Key School, La Vista High School, Troy High School, and more. Learn more about what Placentia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Valencia High School.