Yorba Linda High

19900 Bastanchury Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

www.ylhs.org

1,568 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Yorba Linda High School, located in the affluent community of Yorba Linda, California, is a premier secondary institution serving students within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Since opening its doors in 2009, the school has established a strong reputation for academic rigor and excellence. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Honors programs, and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Yorba Linda High School is well-regarded for its vibrant campus culture and robust extracurricular programming. The school features a competitive athletic department, an award-winning performing arts program, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, the school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, often referred to as the "Mustang Pride," making it a focal point for families in the local area.

1,568

Total Students

67.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yorba Linda High
Demographic	Student Count
White	687
Hispanic	345
Black	21
Asian	447
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
687 (43.8 %)
Asian
447 (28.5 %)
Hispanic
345 (22.0 %)
Two or More
63 (4.0 %)
Black
21 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)986-7500
Website:	http://www.ylhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	169

* 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 9 420

Grade 10 344

Grade 11 408

Grade 12 396