US News and World Reports "Best" High School

Once again, Yorba Linda High School is a US News and World Reports "Best High Schools" award winner. YLHS ranked #1,200 nationwide (top 5%), #184 in California (top 7%), and as the #1 high school in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Congratulations to students, staff, parents, and community members who continue to make YLHS a great place to learn. Go Mustangs!

Published May 8, 2019 Print

Yorba Linda High School

19900 Bastanchury Rd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886 Phone: (714) 986-7500 Fax: (714) 779-7094

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Principal's Message

Welcome to Yorba Linda High School – Home of the Mustangs!

Since opening our doors in 2009, Yorba Linda High School has earned a reputation for academic excellence, strong community partnerships, and exceptional student involvement. As a proud California Distinguished School and Gold Ribbon School, YLHS continues to rank among the top 10% of public high schools in Orange County, with an impressive 90% pass rate on Advanced Placement exams.

At the heart of YLHS is our mission to have every student Run with the STAMPEDE, living out the values of Service, Teamwork, Achievement, Mastery, Passion, Ethics, Dedication, and Excellence. These principles shape the character of our students and guide them to lead with respect, responsibility, and integrity.

Our passionate educators and staff are dedicated to ensuring all students thrive, both inside and outside the classroom. Whether through rigorous academics, championship-level athletics, vibrant arts programs, or one of our many student-led clubs, every Mustang has the opportunity to discover their strengths and find a place to belong.

As we head into the 2025–2026 school year, we are excited to build on our strong foundation and continue working together with our families and community to support each student’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

We’re proud to have you as part of our Mustang family, let’s make this an amazing year together!

Go Mustangs!

Dr. Bird Potter
Principal, Yorba Linda High School

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities, programs, and employment based upon actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.

In accordance with AB-1078, this applies to all acts of the governing board and the superintendent of the school district in enacting policies and procedures that govern the local educational agency.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions or complaints of alleged discrimination: Employee complaint- Dr. Issaic Gates, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources (714) 985-8408. Title IX and any other discrimination complaints - Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, Director, Student Services (714) 985-8670, [email protected]. Title II Coordinator / 504 Coordinator / Americans with Disabilities Act complaints - Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, Director, Student Services (714) 985-8670. Bullying, intimidation complaints - Tonya Gordillo, Administrator, Student Services (714) 985-8671. The mailing address for all compliance officers is 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870.

Procedure for Complaints. Uniform Complaint Policy Form 1312.3. Williams Uniform Complaint Procedures Form 132.4.

Employee/Student Non-Fraternization Policy: BP 4101.

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