High School Academy Application
Students in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District gain an advantage in unique, future-ready academies at each comprehensive high school – El Dorado, Esperanza, Valencia, and Yorba Linda.
2027-2028 Academy Applications
Academy Application timeline:
Application Window Opens: September 22
Application Closes: October 23
Acceptance Notification: November 2
Academy Commitment Day: November 6
- By applying to the high school academy, you are committing to a minimum of ONE FULL YEAR of enrollment in the Academy Coursework.
- Every application received will be reviewed thoroughly regardless of the time the application was received up until October 23, 2026 at midnight.
El Dorado High School
Esperanza High School
- Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AJROTC)
- Aztec Engineering and Manufacturing Academy
- Medical Sciences Academy
- AP Capstone
Valencia High School
- Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education Program
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program
- Val Tech Academy
Yorba Linda High School