Irvington High School vs. American High School
Should I attend Irvington High School or American High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
American High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,315 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 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 2,522 students in grades 9-12, American 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 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,315 students
2,522 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#57 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
90%
Graduation Rate
95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
571
658
Grade 10 Students
592
602
Grade 11 Students
586
642
Grade 12 Students
566
620
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
78%
74%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
8%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
