Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy serves 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy's student population of 455 students has grown by 105% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
82%
12%
Hispanic
2%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy?
455 students attend Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy?
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy offer ?
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy part of?
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy is part of Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy School District.
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