Irvington High School
Irvington High School serves 2,360 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Irvington High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Irvington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Irvington High School's student population of 2,360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,360 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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School Comparison
Irvington High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Irvington High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #422 out of 9602 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 74% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Irvington High School is Robertson High (Continuation School) (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vista Alternative (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Steven Millard Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fremont Steven Millard Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 578 students
0.3 miles
5200 Valpey Park Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-0344 0.3 K-6 578 - Fremont Robertson High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 167 students
0.4 miles
4455 Seneca Park Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-9155 0.4 9-12 167 - Fremont Vista Alternative Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 25 students
0.4 miles
4455 Seneca Park Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-7028 0.4 7-12 25 - Fremont John M. Horner Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 1,212 student
0.5 miles
41365 Chapel Way
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-4000 0.5 7-8 1,212 - Fremont O. N. Hirsch Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 570 students
0.5 miles
41399 Chapel Way
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-3537 0.5 K-6 570
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - frank |
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