For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,765 students in Brea, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brea, CA are Brea Olinda High School and Brea Canyon High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brea, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Brea have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Brea, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brea Olinda High School, with 95% 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 Public High Schools in Brea, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brea Olinda High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
789 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Brea Canyon High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
689 North Wildcat Way
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 990-7882
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brea, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brea, CA include Brea Olinda High School and Brea Canyon High (Continuation School).
How many public high schools are located in Brea?
2 public high schools are located in Brea.
What is the racial composition of students in Brea?
Brea 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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