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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

Valencia High School

#10 in Best Public High Schools in Orange County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Placentia, CA
  • 399 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C+
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    C-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    D+
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Valencia High School is a top rated, public school located in Placentia, CA. It has 2,782 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 26 to 1. According to state test scores, 50% of students are at least proficient in math and 74% in reading.
Address
500 N Bradford Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
Telephone
(714) 996-4970
Website
pylusd.org

Valencia High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
74%
Percent Proficient - Math
50%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1290
365 responses
Average ACT
29
133 responses
AP Enrollment
32%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    D
  2. Good for Families
    A-
  3. Housing
    C-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$88,501
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,662
National
$949
Median Home Value
$585,800
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.48 responses
Poll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.48 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 164 responses
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  • THE BELL GAME
    24%
  • Prom
    18%
  • Sports
    11%
  • Going to class
    10%
  • Homecoming
    8%
  • Senior Trip to Disneyland
    7%
  • Assemblies
    6%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,782
Free or Reduced Lunch
54%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.54 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.54 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.54 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$93,211
Teachers in First/Second Year
18.4%
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.71 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.71 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.71 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$10,173/ year
National
$12,239
89%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.74 responses
36%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.74 responses
59%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.74 responses
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Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Valencia. The academics though, can be very challenging for AP/IB/honors students. Some days, hours of homework and studying is required in order to succeed in these classes. These students, however, are very studious and their passion to do well is notable. Most of them are also involved in numerous sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities. On the other hand, students only enrolled in regular classes are not as determined when it comes to academics. I personally have taken both AP/IB/honors and regular classes. Most times, the difference in academic level and determinataion between these classese is very prominent. Val Tech, another program at Valencia, is sa great way tfor students to learn more about technology and land internships such as Boeing.
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As a current senior at Valencia High School, I can confidently say I've had a great experience as a student here. I have been given outstanding academic opportunities, such as the ability to participate in the IB Program, take AP Courses, participate in a thriving vocal music program, and be a part of countless clubs and activities. Furthermore, the teaching and administrative staff at Valencia are excellent at what they do, and they work to make Valencia an innovative and safe place to learn and grow as we transition into young adulthood. However, the school could use some updating, as the age of the school has left it looking a little worn down and dirty. However, these are minor issues compared to the quality of education at Valencia, which is absolutely outstanding.
Valencia High School (VHS) offers many opportunities and pathways for success, but the student has to be the one to initiate it. There are two special programs conducted by Valencia: International Baccalaureate (IB) and Val Tech (VT). Each program helps guide eager students towards success in college. IB introduces research papers and VT has internships. Low-income students have various financial aid opportunities in order to help pay for tests, prom, or other events. VHS has a degree of diversity: Mexican Americans around 60%, Asian Americans around 20%, and Caucasians around 16%. VHS has programs supporting 13 sports and has the optional summer training program. Negatives include: a few teachers have been known to berate certain students very loudly for simple mistakes and the bathrooms are almost always overfilled with students. Overall, VHS is a great school and its principles are that the student must make the most out what the school offers because the resources are all there.