Enrollment
1,631
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yorba Linda, CA
Yorba Linda High
Federal NCES profile for Yorba Linda High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063066012429
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yorba Linda High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Yorba Linda · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Yorba Linda High has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yorba Linda High ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Yorba Linda, CA.
School address
District: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified · California
NCES ID 063066012429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yorba Linda High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yorba Linda High
Yorba Linda High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Yorba Linda, California, enrolling 1,631 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.7% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,631 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students) and El Dorado High (1,998 students) alongside Yorba Linda High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Yorba Linda High compares
Yorba Linda High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 74% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,631
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.0%
Asian 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Yorba Linda High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, which includes Yorba Linda High.
$13,989
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 41.2%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Yorba Linda High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Ranch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kraemer Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yorba Linda High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Yorba Linda High
How many students attend Yorba Linda High?
Yorba Linda High has 1,631 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yorba Linda, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorba Linda High?
The student-teacher ratio at Yorba Linda High is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yorba Linda High?
14.7% of students at Yorba Linda High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yorba Linda High?
The largest demographic group at Yorba Linda High is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Yorba Linda, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yorba Linda High?
Yorba Linda High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yorba Linda High rank among public schools in Yorba Linda?
By Resource Investment Index, Yorba Linda High ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Yorba Linda, 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 Yorba Linda on the city page.
Is Yorba Linda High a good school?
Yorba Linda High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Besides Yorba Linda High, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified also operates Valencia High (2,411 students), El Dorado High (1,998 students), and Esperanza High (1,393 students). See the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district page for the complete list.
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