5050 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604-4652
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Irvine Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 21,081 students in Irvine Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Irvine Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
43 Schools
10,295 Schools
# Students
21,081 Students
5,954,230 Students
# Teachers
907 Teachers
264,868 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Irvine Unified School District, which is ranked #35 of all 1,165 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Irvine Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Irvine Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Irvine Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Irvine Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
23 Students
28,376 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,242 Students
702,511 Students
% Asian Students
44%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,767 Students
3,303,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
56%
# Black Students
398 Students
306,640 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
6,542 Students
1,291,334 Students
% White Students
31%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
51 Students
25,751 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,049 Students
294,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,211
458,329
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,240
423,327
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,276
429,499
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,269
436,314
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,286
444,069
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,394
446,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,430
437,887
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,719
457,851
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,779
465,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,134
499,529
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,960
493,636
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,156
477,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,227
484,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,730 is higher than the state median of $14,213. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,156 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$676 MM
$7 MM
This chart display total revenue of Irvine Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$583 MM
$7 MM
This chart display total spending of Irvine Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,730
$14,213
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Irvine Unified  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,156
$13,602
This chart display average spending per public school student in Irvine Unified  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Irvine Unified School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,708 students
Rank: #22.
Portola High School
Math: 76% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood High School
Math: 75% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,756 students
Rank: #44.
Woodbridge High School
Math: 74% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 1,931 students
Rank: #55.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
Math: 71% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Irvine High School
Math: 70% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,380 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
2005 Knollcrest
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5400
Grades: K-6
| 444 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Park
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Sundance
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 936-5450
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1 W.wood
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cadence Park
750 Benchmark
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1300
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
12025 Yale Ct.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6900
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: n/an/a
3700 Chaparral Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-5550
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
355 Rush Lily
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5650
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Smoketree
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5857
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
155 E.shore
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5700
Grades: K-6
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
99 Meander
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-8100
Grades: K-6
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Manzanita
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5800
Grades: K-6
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
Irvine Adult Transition Programs Elementary School
Special Education School
311 W. Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7400
Grades: 12
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 608 students
Rank: n/an/a
3 Lemongrass
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
Loma Ridge
500 Tomato Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
Grades: K-6
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Blue Lake S.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
28 Carson
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5950
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Dove Creek
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8550
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plaza Vista
670 Paseo W.park
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-6955
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
12100 Portola Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8800
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
4861 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
29 Christamon W.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6000
Grades: K-6
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Liberty
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 697 students
Rank: n/an/a
655 W. Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6700
Grades: 7-8
| 439 students
Rank: n/an/a
4782 Karen Ann Ln.
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6050
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Irvine Unified School District?

Irvine Unified School District manages 43 public schools serving 21,081 students.

What is the rank of Irvine Unified School District?

Irvine Unified School District is ranked #35 out of 1,165 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Irvine Unified School District?

44% of Irvine Unified School District students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Irvine Unified School District?

Irvine Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What is Irvine Unified School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $16,156 is higher than the state median of $13,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 43 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 21,081 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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