For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,294 students in Placentia, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Placentia, CA are Parkview, El Dorado High School and Esperanza 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 47% (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 86%.
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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Placentia, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2189 North Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7050
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
El Dorado High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 North Valencia Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7580
Gr: 9-12 | 2,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Esperanza High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 North Kellogg Dr.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 1,406 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Valencia High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 North Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 996-4970
Gr: 9-12 | 2,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
George Key
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7170
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
El Camino Real Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1351 East Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7060
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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, El Dorado High School and Esperanza 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Placentia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Placentia include: Valencia High School vs. El Dorado High School, El Dorado High School vs. Valencia High School, Esperanza High School vs. El Dorado High School
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