- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063066012429
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Yorba Linda High held near 1,584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 67.6 → 67.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 063066012429 · Yorba Linda, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,631 enr · 24.3:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Valencia High (2,411 students)
Yorba Linda High held near 1,584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 67.6 → 67.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Yorba Linda High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,411 students
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High
1,998 students
- This school
Yorba Linda High
1,631 students
- Esperanza High
Esperanza High
1,393 students
- Travis Ranch
Travis Ranch
1,197 students
- Kraemer Middle 889
Kraemer Middle
889 students
What this shows Yorba Linda High reports 1,631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yorba Linda High compares
Yorba Linda 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,609
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
Counselors4.0 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.
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
District finance for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,631 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,568 (2022-23) → 1,584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.