VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL
Valencia High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified school district, located in Placentia, CA with about 2,729 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 110 teachers, Valencia High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Valencia High School, located in Placentia, California, is a distinguished public secondary school within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and various specialized academic programs. The campus is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both scholastic rigor and personal growth through a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Beyond its academic offerings, Valencia High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by strong community involvement and a rich history of student achievement in athletics, the arts, and leadership organizations. The school focuses on preparing its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, collaboration, and character. With its central location on Bradford Avenue, the school remains a cornerstone of the local community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that meets the diverse needs of its student body.
For more information, contact Valencia High at (714) 996-4970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Placentia, CA 92870-4844
(714) 996-4970
VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Placentia, CA with about 2,729 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- Total Students:
- 2,729
- Teachers:
- 110.36
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,729 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.1%
- Asian
- 21.8%
- White
- 15.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.