Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district 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 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 23,114 students in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, which is ranked #252 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
# American Indian Students
40 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,761 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
21%
12%
# Hispanic Students
10,439 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
55%
# Black Students
266 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
6,468 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
28%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
61 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,057 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,022
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,479
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,548
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,552
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,626
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,649
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,663
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,786
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,747
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,054
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,916
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,980
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,092
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,666 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District manages 34 public schools serving 23,114 students.
What is the rank of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is ranked #252 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District?
45% of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,666 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 34 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 23,114 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
