Top Rankings
Brea-Olinda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,811 students in Brea-Olinda Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Brea-Olinda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
5,811 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
261 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Brea-Olinda Unified School District, which is ranked #208 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,705 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
29%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,278 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
55%
# Black Students
79 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,341 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
23%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
385 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
472
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
422
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
451
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
465
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
448
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
447
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
426
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
460
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
441
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
427
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
454
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
449
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
449
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,854 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,095
$21,485
Spending / Student
$12,854
$19,787
Best Brea-Olinda Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olinda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3145 E. Birch St.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 528-7475
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 528-7475
Grades: K-6
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Mariposa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 W. Mariposa Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
Grades: K-6
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Bousd Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Civic Center Cir., Level 2
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
Grades: K-6
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
Falcon Academy Of Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 N. Apricot
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
Grades: K-6
| 527 students
Rank: #55.
Brea Country Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 N. Associated Rd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-3221
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-3221
Grades: K-6
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Brea Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 N. Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7500
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7500
Grades: 7-8
| 907 students
Rank: #77.
Brea Olinda High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
789 N. Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #88.
Arovista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #99.
Laurel Elementary Magnet Sch Of Innovation And Career Explr
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S. Flower Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
Grades: K-6
| 447 students
Rank: #1010.
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
689 N. Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
Brea-Olinda Unified School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,811 students.
What is the rank of Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
Brea-Olinda Unified School District is ranked #208 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
39% of Brea-Olinda Unified School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brea-Olinda Unified School District?
Brea-Olinda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Brea-Olinda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,854 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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