Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified

California · Public School District
34
Schools
23,114
Students
$15,529
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
44.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
96.1%
Graduation Rate
+9.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified is a public school district in California serving 23,114 students across 34 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,529 is near the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (34)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bernardo Yorba Middle07–08505
Col. J. K. Tuffree Middle07–08595
Kraemer Middle07–08954
Valadez Middle School Academy06–08621
Yorba Linda Middle06–08840
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
El Camino Real Continuation High09–12169
El Dorado High09–122,034
Esperanza High09–121,436
Valencia High09–122,543
Yorba Linda High09–121,568
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Buena Vista Virtual AcademyKG–12201
George KeyKG–12129
ParkviewKG–12184
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,529Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
51%
State
41.2%
Local (property tax)
50.7%
Federal
8.2%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
34
Schools
23,114
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.1%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.1% graduation rate — 9.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 34 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified has 34 public schools, serving a total of 23,114 students.
What is the graduation rate for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
The graduation rate is 96.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified spend per student?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified spends $15,529 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
45% of students in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
No, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified serve?
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.