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Brea Olinda High

High School · Brea-olinda Unified · Brea, CA

A Brea-olinda Unified high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

789 North Wildcat Way, Brea, CA 92821

  • Math 47% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation36.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$15,906
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Brea Olinda High score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(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 56% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

21.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brea Olinda High 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
36.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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 Canyon High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified6.79–120.2 mi55Compare →
The Page SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–110.5 mi5Compare →
ParkviewEnrollment path unverified7.2K–122.2 mi176Compare →
George KeyEnrollment path unverified4.1K–122.4 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
#6 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 Olinda High is listed in Brea-Olinda Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brea Olinda High

Brea Olinda High is a public high school in Brea, CA, part of Brea-olinda Unified, serving approximately 1,710 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,652 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brea Olinda High

What grades does Brea Olinda High serve?

Brea Olinda High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Brea Olinda High?

Brea Olinda High has an enrollment of approximately 1,710 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brea Olinda High?

The student-teacher ratio at Brea Olinda High is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brea Olinda High rank in CA?

Brea Olinda High ranks #3,652 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Brea Olinda High's MySchoolScout rating?

Brea Olinda High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Olinda High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brea Olinda High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brea Olinda High a charter school?

No, Brea Olinda High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brea Olinda High a Title I school?

No, Brea Olinda High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brea Olinda High?

21.2% of students at Brea Olinda High 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
1,710
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
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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