Serving 78 students in grades 9-12, Creekside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creekside High School's student population of 78 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Campus Size
9 acres
School Motto
Every Day is a New Day to Succeed!
School Rankings
Creekside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creekside High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creekside High School's ranking?
Creekside High School is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Creekside High School often compared to?
Creekside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aliso Niguel High School, University High School, Foothill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creekside High School?
The graduation rate of Creekside High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Creekside High School?
78 students attend Creekside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Creekside High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creekside High School?
Creekside High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Creekside High School offer ?
Creekside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Creekside High School part of?
Creekside High School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Creekside High School located?
Creekside High School is located in the Westpark neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Westpark.
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