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#4072 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 43% in state

Brea Canyon High (continuation)

High School · Brea-olinda Unified · Brea, CA

A Brea-olinda Unified high school where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.

689 North Wildcat Way, Brea, CA 92821

  • Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 14% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-41.6 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-42.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$15,906

Students at Brea Canyon High (continuation) score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 7% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2024
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brea Canyon High (continuation) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,082/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brea), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$116,660

Median home value

$851,800

Median rent

$2,254/mo

College educated

48.7%

Homeownership

58%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brea Olinda HighEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.2 mi1,710Compare →
The Page SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–110.4 mi5Compare →
ParkviewEnrollment path unverified7.2K–122.1 mi176Compare →
George KeyEnrollment path unverified4.1K–122.3 mi129Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Brea-olinda Unified

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$15,906NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brea Canyon High (continuation) is listed in Brea-Olinda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brea Canyon High (continuation)

Brea Canyon High (continuation) is a public high school in Brea, CA, part of Brea-olinda Unified, serving approximately 55 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,072 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brea Canyon High (continuation)

What grades does Brea Canyon High (continuation) serve?

Brea Canyon High (continuation) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brea Canyon High (continuation)?

Brea Canyon High (continuation) has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brea Canyon High (continuation)?

The student-teacher ratio at Brea Canyon High (continuation) is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brea Canyon High (continuation) rank in CA?

Brea Canyon High (continuation) ranks #4,072 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Brea Canyon High (continuation)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Brea Canyon High (continuation) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brea Canyon High (continuation)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brea Canyon High (continuation) has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brea Canyon High (continuation) a charter school?

No, Brea Canyon High (continuation) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brea Canyon High (continuation) a Title I school?

No, Brea Canyon High (continuation) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brea Canyon High (continuation)?

43.6% of students at Brea Canyon High (continuation) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 92821)
42,196
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92821; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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