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2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT

Dr. Alex ChernissSuperintendent of SchoolsMessage from:

Orange County School ofComputer SciencesUniversal Sports InstituteCollege & Career ReadinessInnovative New Programs Early Childhood EducationFocus on Writing & LiteracyEnglish LearnersCommunity EngagementWellness Service CoordinationNew Family Resource CenterOur Path Forward35374043444647484950Enrollment SoarsStudent AchievementCollege & Career ReadinessTargeted InterventionNew PreschoolsSpecial Education InclusionSPED Employment ProgramSPED Diploma-bound ProgramMiddle School AthleticsVisual and Performing ArtsOutdoor Education CampEnhanced CommunicationFentanyl Awareness ProgramIncreased Safety and SecurityMajor Facility Improvements Our Journey So Far161720212223242526272829303132Award Winning SchoolsSchools by Feeder PatternAlternative SchoolsDistrict DemographicsCommunity PartnersBoard of EducationAbout Us040506070809TABLE OF CONTENTSBudget Overview2024-25 LCAP Overview2023-24 School Plans2023-24 School Report Cards2024-25 School Year Calendar1012131314

02Our High Schools areconsistently ranked astop performingcampuses in Californiaand the nationSchoolsAward Winning

ElementaryMiddleHighThe district's 34 school sites include 20 elementary schools, fivemiddle schools, a K-8 school, four comprehensive high schools, aspecial education school, a continuation high school, a TK-12home school, and a K-12 online school. Preschools (state and fee-based) and before and after-school child care are also available.

George Key School (Special Education) / Venture Academy (Adult Transition Program)www.georgekey.org / www.ventureacademy.pylusd.org710 East Golden AvenuePlacentia, CA 92870(714) 986-7170Buena Vista Virtual Academy (K-12) / Parkview School (TK-12) www.buenavistavirtual.org / www.pylusdparkview.org2189 N. Kraemer Blvd.Placentia, CA 92870(714) 986-7050El Camino Real High School(Continuation High School 9-12)www.ecrhs.pylusd.org1351 E. Orangethorpe AvenuePlacentia, CA 92870(714) 986-7060

Hispanic45.4%White26.9%Asian18.8%Two or More Races4.9%Filipino2.4%African American1.1%Pacific Islander0.3%SocioeconomicallySocioeconomicallyDisadvantagedDisadvantagedConsideredConsideredHomelessHomelessEnglish LearnersEnglish LearnersReceive SpecialReceive SpecialEducationEducationServicesServices44.0%11.3%13.5%12.7%Foster YouthFoster Youth0.4%

Our Community Partners…and so many others!

Leandra BladesBoard of Education, PresidentMessage from: BOARD OF EDUCATIONLeandra BladesPresidentTodd FrazierVice President Shawn YoungbloodClerkMarilyn AndersonTrusteeCarrie BuckTrustee

Total Revenue: $363,433,1642024-2025 SCHOOL YEARLCFF Funding:$278,914,067Other State:$64,019,511Other Local:$5,373,990Federal :$15,125,596LCFF Funding (76.7%)Federal (4.2%)Local (1.5%)State (17.6%)

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)Planned Actions:$247,369,90363.3%2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Every school in California is required to develop a School Plan forStudent Achievement (SPSA) each year. The SPSA mustdemonstrate how schools will utilize state and federal funding toimprove student academic performance. All SPSAs can be found on the district website at this link.Every school in California is required by state law to publish aSchool Accountability Report Card (SARC) by February 1 of eachyear. The SARC contains information about the condition andperformance of each California public school. A hard copy of the SARC will be made available upon request atindividual school sites. All SARCs can be found on the district website at this link.

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDARMINIMUM DAYSGRADING PERIOD

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

22,30422,53422,7862019 2020 2021 2022 2023 202422,00023,00024,00025,00025,01324,08823,46023,002EnrollmentBudget Projectionfor This Year 480+ Students OverBudget Projection ENROLLMENT SOARS

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

MATH ACHIEVEMENTSTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESSOCIOECONOMICALLYDISADVANTAGED+2.48%+6.43%55.95%Met orExceededStandard for Math40.00%Met orExceededStandard for Math22.14%Met orExceededStandard for Math

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTSACHIEVEMENTSOCIOECONOMICALLYDISADVANTAGEDSTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES+3.29%+1.26%52.16%Met orExceededStandard for ELA24.17%Met orExceededStandard for ELA65.32%Met orExceededStandard for ELA

Class of 202495.4%GraduationRate887Earned the GoldenState Seal of MeritDiploma52State Seal of CivicEngagement420State Seal ofBiliteracy456Completed 1 or More of Our CTE PathwaysMore Students Took AP Exams+52488.4%Pass Rate+2.2%A-G Rate54.2%+4.2%CTE Pathway Completers

TARGETED INTERVENTIONin grades 1-12 were supported in thearea of mathematics through beforeor after school intervention. This year,the program has been expanded tooffer English language arts support aswell.2,000+students

OPENING FALL 2024OPENED IN 2023OPENED IN 2023OPENING FALL 2024OPENING FALL 2024State PreschoolFee Based Preschool

SPECIAL EDUCATION INCLUSION% of Preschool Children on IEPs enrolled in General EducationPreschools and Receiving Services at the Same SiteIn Elementary, opportunities for our students with IEPs receiving instructionin the general education setting continues to expand. At every middle andhigh school, our students with IEPs have increased opportunities forinstruction in the general education setting in the core areas of ELA, Math,Science, and Social Studies.Opportunities for inclusive settings have increasedwith the opening of our new preschools. Preschools14.96%15.84%30.11%2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025

CREATED A SPECIAL EDUCATIONEMPLOYMENT PROGRAMPlacentia Linda Upward Success (PLUS) offers valuableopportunities for our students to gain paid internshipsthrough our “School to Work” program. This initiativeprovides hands-on learning experiences and internships,while also creating employment pathways for graduatesof our special education programs in areas such as thePrint Shop, Nutrition Services, Maintenance, and SpecialEducation.P L U SPLUSEmployee1st

CREATED A NEW SPECIAL EDUCATIONDIPLOMA BOUND PROGRAMAdvance is a bridge program designed to support specialeducation students placed at Venture Academy who have nearlymet high school graduation requirements. Through theprogram, students are provided targeted assistance to helpthem successfully meet the remaining requirements and earn aregular high school diploma.A D V A N C E

STATETHEOFDISTRICT+Flag FootballNEW THIS YEAREXPANDED MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTSPROGRAMS FOR THOUSANDS OF STUDENTSAND ADDED WRESTLING

2023-24Added two new 4-6 Vocal Teachers enabling everystudent in these grades to have music twice a week!Established a K-3 General Music program for everystudent to participate.All Performing Arts teachers received ProfessionalDevelopment through their professionalorganizations.2024-25Hired three new, credentialed Elementary Visual Artsteachers to ensure that all K-6 students receivestandards-based art instruction.VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSThrough the use of Arts and Music in Schools Funding (Prop 28),Visuals Arts is now provided at the elementary level for the first timeand there is now expanded access to performing arts for allelementary students. We have also increased the funding for ourrobust visual and secondary performing arts programs, which has ledto increased personnel.

PROVIDED OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOLFOR ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSSTUDENTS PARTICIPATEDNEW SCHOOLSPARTICIPATED

ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONIncreased communication efforts through theSuperintendent’s Monday Message andexpanded community advisory opportunities.

Student FentanylAwarenessAssemblies HeldDistrictWide StaffTrained Units of NarcanAdded to EverySite High School StudentsDEVELOPED A FENTANYLAWARENESS PROGRAM Middle School StudentsParent & Community FentanylAwareness Presentation inBoth English & Spanish

INCREASED SAFETY AND SECURITY Added a School Resource Officer toEnsure Each High School is Supported

MAJOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTSEl Dorado High School Field LightsHVAC in All High School Gyms

Esperanza High School TheatreElectric Buses

ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLOF COMPUTER SCIENCESAt the Orange County School of Computer Sciences, the focusextends beyond being a public middle school. The institutiontransforms learners into leaders. Through mastery-based learning,students acquire the skills to excel as creators, collaborators, andinnovators. The cutting-edge Innovation Lab—designed incollaboration with Garner Holt Education through Imagination, thenation's leader in animatronics—provides hands-on experiences inAnimatronics & Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Engineering,Art, Video Production, eSports, and Gaming.With dedicated teachers and a commitment to high-qualitylearning, C-STEM through UC Davis is integrated into science, math,and electives, seamlessly blending robotics and computer scienceinto these critical areas. Here, students don’t just learn—they lead.

Universal Sports Institute (USI) is an educational and sportsperformance program within Parkview School. USI serves student-athletes in the district and throughout Southern California. USI elevates athletic performance and injury prevention through afree, customizable athletic and academic development experiencefor student-athletes in grades 3-12. USI focuses on maximizing sports performance, leadership skills, andacademic achievement through:Personalized exercise and fitness programsMental performance trainingNutrition planningRecovery programsLeadership development

USI ACADEMICS PARKVIEW SCHOOL2189 N Kraemer Blvd, Placentia, CA 92870USI ATHLETIC FACILITIESEL DORADO HIGH SCHOOLESPERANZA HIGH SCHOOLORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCESVALENCIA HIGH SCHOOLYORBA LINDA HIGH SCHOOLUSI RECOVERY &SPORTS SCIENCEEDUCATION CENTER4999 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886BEACH VOLLEYBALLBASEBALLFOOTBALLBASKETBALLVOLLEYBALLACADEMICSSOFTBALLFLAG FOOTBALLSOCCERSPEED AND AGILITYSTRENGTH & CONDITIONINGMENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAININGCOMING SOONRECOVERY CENTERUniversal Sports Institute will have a presence at variouslocations throughout the district. This innovativeconcept of utilizing existing school facilities for athleticactivities and establishing the USI Recovery & SportsScience Education Center on Casa Loma Avenue willserve hundreds of USI athletes and thousands ofstudents district-wide.STATETHEOFDISTRICT

El Camino Real High School RAPID: Raptor Academy of Printing, Imaging, & DesignStudents gain an advantage in unique, future-readycareer technical education academies and pathways ateach high school. The mission of CTE is to provide industry-linkedprograms and services that enable all individuals toreach their career goals in order to achieve economicself-sufficiency, compete in the global marketplace,and contribute to California’s economic prosperity.CTE will engage every student in high-quality, rigorous,and relevant educational pathways and programs,developed in partnership with business and industry,promoting creativity, innovation, leadership,community service, and lifelong learning, and allowingstudents to turn their “passions into paychecks” - theirdreams into careers.

Digital Media Arts AcademyED LAW AcademyOther CareerLink PathwaysEl Dorado High SchoolAztec Engineering & Manufacturing AcademyMedical Sciences AcademyOther CareerLink PathwaysEsperanza High School

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma ProgramCambridge AICE Diploma ProgramVal Tech AcademyOther CareerLink PathwaysCulinary Arts - Mustang Business AcademyBusiness Management - Mustang Business AcademyOther CareerLink PathwaysValencia High SchoolYorba Linda High School

We are in the process of bringing additionalinnovative new programs to our District, inclusive ofSTEAM, Computer Science, and Digital Media Arts atour elementary and middle schools. As well as theaddition of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) to feedinto our IB Diploma Programme. INNOVATIVE NEW PROGRAMS

CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN BLENDED PRESCHOOL MODEL IN THE COUNTYSTATE PRESCHOOLINCLUSION PRESCHOOLFEE-BASED PRESCHOOLFirst

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

11.35%Met orExceededStandard for ELA11.54%Met orExceededStandard for Math

FUTURE PATHWAYS TO COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT & PARENT PARTNERSHIPS This District-wide initiative is designed to equip familieswith the tools and knowledge they need to support theirchildren’s success at every stage. These tailored workshopsnot only strengthen parenting skills but also foster a deeperconnection between home and school, creating asupportive environment for students. By collaborating with community organizations, mentalhealth professionals, and local educators, our districtensures that every family has access to the resources andguidance they need to help their children thriveacademically, emotionally, and socially. Together, we arebuilding stronger family-school partnerships that benefitour students and their future.

WELLNESS SERVICE COORDINATION

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

(714)986-7028Call Us:3232 Topaz LaneFullerton, CA 92831(714)986-7220Call Us:974 S. Melrose StreetPlacentia, CA 92870