- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brea, CA
Brea Olinda High
Federal NCES profile for Brea Olinda High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060588000529
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brea Olinda High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Brea · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brea Olinda High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brea Olinda High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Brea, CA.
School address
District: Brea-Olinda Unified · California
NCES ID 060588000529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Brea Olinda High held near 1,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 78.6 → 78.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 060588000529 · Brea, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,676 enr · 21.5:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brea Junior High (921 students)
Brea Olinda High held near 1,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 78.6 → 78.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Brea Olinda High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brea Olinda High
1,676 students
- Brea Junior Hi
Brea Junior High
921 students
- Olinda Element 649
Olinda Elementary
649 students
- Falcon Academy 544
Falcon Academy of Science and Technology
544 students
- Mariposa Eleme 504
Mariposa Elementary
504 students
- Brea Country H 498
Brea Country Hills Elementary
498 students
What this shows Brea Olinda High reports 1,676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brea Olinda High compares
Brea Olinda High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 61% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,676 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,676
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,906
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
Asian 29.7%
White 24.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Brea Olinda High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brea-Olinda Unified reports $15,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brea Olinda High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olinda Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon Academy of Science and Technology | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariposa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brea Country Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brea Olinda High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Brea
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brea Olinda High
How many students attend Brea Olinda High?
Brea Olinda High has 1,676 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brea, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,681 (2022-23) → 1,710 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brea Olinda High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brea Olinda High is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brea Olinda High?
21.4% of students at Brea Olinda High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brea Olinda High?
The largest demographic group at Brea Olinda High is Hispanic or Latino at 39.2% of enrollment, in Brea, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brea Olinda High?
Brea Olinda High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brea Olinda High rank among public schools in Brea?
By Resource Investment Index, Brea Olinda High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Brea, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brea on the city page.
What other schools are in Brea-Olinda Unified?
Besides Brea Olinda High, Brea-Olinda Unified also operates Brea Junior High (921 students), Olinda Elementary (649 students), and Falcon Academy of Science and Technology (544 students). See the Brea-Olinda Unified district page for the complete list.