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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
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  • PLACENTIA, CA
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Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

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    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade A+
    4. College Prep
      grade A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B
    6. Administration
      grade A
    7. Sports
      grade A
    8. Food
      grade B
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade C+

    About

    1301 E ORANGETHORPE AVE.
    PLACENTIA, CA 92870
    About Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District...

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    Grades
    PK, K-12
    Total Schools
    34
    Students
    24,296

    From Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District

    The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) is located in northeast Orange County, California, and serves the cities of Placentia and Yorba Linda as well as portions of Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton and rapidly developing county territory that reaches the Riverside County line.

    Student enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is roughly 23,000. The district's 34 school sites include 20 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 1 K-8 school, 4 comprehensive high schools, 1 special education school, 1 continuation high school, 1 TK-12 home school, and 1 K-12 online school.

    The district maintains its reputation for academic excellence, remains fiscally solvent, and recently completed a $600 million massive facilities modernization and new school construction program. Students excel on standardized tests, outpacing both state and county averages.

    Visit www.pylusd.org for more information and to explore the district's award-winning schools and programs.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    68%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    58%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1270
    1,773 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    552 responses

    PYLUSD Students Took and Passed More AP, IB, and Cambridge Exams in 2023 Compared to Years Past

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    Scores are in following the 2023 Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education Program exams and Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District students shined! Successful AP, IB, and Cambridge AICE graduates are often granted college credits and an edge when it comes to admission at the finest universities in the nation.

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    24,296
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    33.5%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    25:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $100,712
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    4.3%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $12,039 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      64%
    • Support Services
      33%
    • Other
      3%

    Living in the Area

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade A+
    3. Housing
      grade C
    Median Household Income
    $137,011
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $2,393
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $884,900
    National
    $244,900

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