Yorba Linda High School

Yorba Linda High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
19900 Bastanchury Rd,  Yorba Linda, CA
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
4.0
3.5
1,584 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Flynn
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
68
Full Time Teachers
68
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
670
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
29
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
98.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
32.9%
State Average
17.9%
Science
15%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
566:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.8%
White
43.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
28.5%
Hispanic
22%
Two or more races
4%
Black
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#87 Best Public HS in California
#116 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#142 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

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 364 Students
University of California - San Diego 334 Students
University of California - Irvine 320 Students
San Diego State University 236 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 233 Students
University of California - Berkeley 231 Students
California State University, Fullerton 219 Students
University of Southern California 213 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 210 Students
Chapman University 173 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 227 Students
Psychology 152 Students
Biology 135 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Political Science and Government 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Communications 47 Students
Engineering 46 Students
Criminology 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 367 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
10/21/2023
Yorba Linda High school is a very new/big school. Yorba Linda is known for a very racist/drug school. not very diverse. very good with clubs, arts, and classes. some teachers are amazing while some need to be fired.
5.0 Senior
2/23/2023
This school has a 95% college readiness and offers some great classes taught by great teachers. The sports are in competitive divisions and have amazing coaches. The area is very safe and the campus is beautiful. There is plenty of clubs and it is very easy to create your own club if you wanted to.
3.0 Alum
2/22/2022
I really liked the academics at YL, but I faced a lot of discrimination from both admin and other students as a minority in that school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/7/2023
My son graduated in 2021 during a difficult time resulting from the pandemic. The school did a respectable job working with the kids during this time. Being part of a team sport helped him stay engaged and included. My son went on to a top 10 National University where he is thriving even after losin...
1.0 parent
1/18/2023
how can you call this school equitable when it is notorious for being prejudiced? Most of the student population comes from relatively high-income families; the students are not only pretentious but seemingly possess a superiority complex above other schools. The privilege the school has as a Yorba...
3.0 parent
5/17/2022
Our experience was ok. If you have a strong student with stellar grades, this is a great place for them. But if you need any type of assistance, you will have to fight for it. My biggest issues are with the math instructors. None of them really have a great reputation amongst parents and students. T...
5.0 parent
3/10/2021
Yorba Linda High has been great for my children. Teachers are tough, but fair. Mr. Flynn was an amazing Principal. The school is beautiful and looks more like a community college. I heard statistics from 2019 that 98% of students from YLHS attend college in some form. They have great athletics progr...

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Yorba Linda High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yorba Linda, CA, in the Yorba Linda neighborhood, and is served by the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,584 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. Yorba Linda 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 3.68, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,566,118. Discover additional schools in the area, like Esperanza High School, George Key School, El Dorado High School, and more. Learn more about what Yorba Linda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Yorba Linda High School.

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