Top 5 Best Irvine Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 12,600 students in Irvine, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Irvine, CA are University High School, Portola High School and Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Irvine, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Irvine, CA Public High Schools (2024)

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
| 2,097 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
| 2,097 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
| 2,200 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
| 2,244 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
| 716 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
| 1,795 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
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Charter
Charter School
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Irvine Adult Transition Programs
Special Education School
311 W. Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7400
Grades: 12
| 86 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Irvine, California

Irvine, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Tech Dr., Bldg. I Ste. 811
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 612 students
3387 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Irvine, CA include University High School, Portola High School and Northwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Irvine, CA?
9 public high schools are located in Irvine, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine, CA?
Irvine, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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