Brea-olinda Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Brea-olinda Unified

Brea-Olinda Unified serves students across kindergarten through grade twelve in Orange County, California. The district enrolls a mid-sized population spread across ten schools, including two elementary magnet programs, one continuation high school, and an online academy, alongside its traditional elementary, middle, and high schools.

The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with roughly equal shares of Hispanic and Asian students making up the largest groups, followed by a substantial white population and smaller shares of other backgrounds. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available in the public record.

On the most recent state assessments, the district shows proficiency that places it above the midpoint among Orange County's districts across tested subjects and grades. In English language arts, performance ranges from around 60 percent proficiency at grade 3 to roughly 71 percent at grade 6, settling back to about 67 percent by grade 8. Math proficiency is somewhat lower, starting near 69 percent in grades 3 and 4, dropping to 55 percent in grade 5, then recovering to the low-to-mid 60s in grades 6 through 8. Science proficiency, measured in grades 5 and 8 only, sits just under 48 percent at grade 5 and just over 53 percent at grade 8. The district's overall proficiency index reflects solid middle-range performance within its county context.

Chronic absenteeism in the district stands above the county midpoint, suggesting this may be a family consideration worth exploring further with the schools. The district's per-pupil spending falls in the middle-to-lower range among county districts.

Brea-Olinda High offers students access to an array of Advanced Placement courses and dual-enrollment pathways through its partnership with local community colleges. Laurel Elementary operates as a magnet school focused on innovation and career exploration, and Falcon Academy of Science and Technology serves students interested in STEM pathways. The online academy provides an alternative delivery model for families seeking that option.

The communities served by the district sit in a high-cost housing market. Median home values in the Brea area are substantially elevated, and rental costs are correspondingly high. Housing affordability, measured by rent as a share of median household income, sits at a level that reflects the regional market pressure. For families considering a move to the area, this housing context is a material factor alongside school choice.

No recent major bond measures or curriculum initiatives of lasting scale could be confirmed from available sources.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,895

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 39%

Black 1%

White 22%

Asian 31%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

50%

—

Gr 3

40%

71%

Gr 4

49%

77%

Gr 5

57%

75%

Gr 6

55%

81%

Gr 7

55%

80%

Gr 8

46%

79%

Gr 11

48%

—

Math

Gr ALL

44%

—

Gr 3

52%

78%

Gr 4

57%

76%

Gr 5

42%

63%

Gr 6

43%

72%

Gr 7

45%

79%

Gr 8

32%

72%

Gr 11

32%

—

Science

Gr ALL

41%

—

Gr 5

35%

55%

Gr 8

29%

66%

Gr 11

39%

—

Gr HS

34%

—

Gr UG_SEC

38%

—

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Arovista Elementary

Brea Junior High

Brea Canyon High (Continuation)

Brea Olinda High

Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr

Mariposa Elementary

Olinda Elementary

Falcon Academy of Science and Technology

Brea Country Hills Elementary

Brea Online Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

69%

Grade 3

69%

Grade 4

55%

Grade 5

61%

Grade 6

65%

Grade 7

58%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

66%

Grade 4

68%

Grade 5

71%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

67%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

47%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

75%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.18M

Year-over-year change+0.1%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1.1M to $1.4M

vs. state typical1.52x

vs. national typical3.20x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
92821	Brea	$1.1M	-0.3%	65.5%
92823	Brea	$1.3M	+0.8%	31.1%
92886	Yorba Linda	$1.4M	+0.8%	2.6%
92835	Fullerton	$1.3M	-0.3%	0.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,861/mo

Year-over-year change+1.2%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,797 to $4,497/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
92821	Brea	$2,797	+1.1%	65.5%
92886	Yorba Linda	$4,497	+3.0%	2.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$5,948/mo

Home price / national median income14.1x

Annual rent / national median income41.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$3,087/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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