Irvington High School is an American public secondary school located in the Irvington district of Fremont, California, United States. It is one of the five public high schools in the Fremont Unified School District.
Serving 2,157 students in grades 9-12, Irvington High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Irvington High serves the southeast part of Fremont, CA, covering an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irvington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Irvington High School's student population of 2,157 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,157 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Irvington High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irvington High School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
80%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irvington High School's ranking?
Irvington High School is ranked #369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Irvington High School often compared to?
Irvington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission San Jose High School, American High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irvington High School?
The graduation rate of Irvington High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Irvington High School?
2,157 students attend Irvington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Irvington High School students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irvington High School?
Irvington High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Irvington High School offer ?
Irvington High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Irvington High School part of?
Irvington High School is part of Fremont Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Irvington High School located?
Irvington High School is located in the Irvington neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Irvington.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
We have two kids in Irvington High. The quality of its academic programs are excellent, particularly the honor classes for the high achievement students. The music programs are particularly active and well supported, which we appreciated a lot.
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