Valencia High

500 N. Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870

2,543 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,543

Total Students

111.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valencia High
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	1,591
Black	36
Asian	590
Two or More	50
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
1,591 (62.7 %)
Asian
590 (23.3 %)
White
257 (10.1 %)
Two or More
50 (2.0 %)
Black
36 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Phone:	(714)996-4970
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	299

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 664

Grade 10 679

Grade 11 613

Grade 12 587