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 2,161 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 24:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- 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 2,161 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Irvington High School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irvington High School is 0.36, 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
#320 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irvington High School's ranking?
Irvington High School is ranked #320 out of 9,602 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 American High School, Mission San Jose High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 87%.
How many students attend Irvington High School?
2,161 students attend Irvington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Irvington High School students are Asian, 12% 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 24:1, 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 8/25/2010
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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