For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,495 students in Placentia, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA are Parkview, Esperanza High School and El Dorado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Placentia, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Placentia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Placentia, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Dorado High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Placentia, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Grades: K-12
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Esperanza High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 N. Kellogg Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 1,436 students
Rank: #33.
El Dorado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 N. Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Grades: 9-12
| 2,034 students
Rank: #44.
Valencia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N. Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Grades: 9-12
| 2,543 students
Rank: #55.
George Key
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 E. Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Rank: #66.
El Camino Real Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 E. Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA include Parkview, Esperanza High School and El Dorado High School. Placentia has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Placentia?
6 public high schools are located in Placentia.
What is the racial composition of students in Placentia?
Placentia public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Placentia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Placentia include: El Dorado High School vs. Valencia High School, Valencia High School vs. El Dorado High School, Esperanza High School vs. El Dorado High School
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