For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,294 students in 92870, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 92870, 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.
Public high schools in zipcode 92870 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 92870, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 92870 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 92870, CA Public High Schools (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 92870, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 92870, CA include Parkview, El Dorado High School and Esperanza High School.
How many public high schools are located in 92870?
6 public high schools are located in 92870.
What is the racial composition of students in 92870?
92870 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).
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