For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 12,484 students in Irvine, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Irvine, CA are Northwood High School, Portola High School and University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irvine, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Irvine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Irvine, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwood High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Irvine, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,310 students
Rank: #22.
Portola High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,503 students
Rank: #33.
University High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,226 students
Rank: #44.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Rank: #55.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 2,224 students
Rank: #66.
Irvine High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,951 students
Rank: #77.
Excel Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 967 students
Rank: #88.
Creekside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Irvine Adult Transition Programs
Special Education School
311 West Yale Loop
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7400
Grades: 12
| 111 students
Irvine, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Technology Dr., Bldg. I Ste.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-7822
Grades: K-12
| 602 students
3387 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Irvine, CA include Northwood High School, Portola High School and University High School. Irvine has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Irvine?
9 public high schools are located in Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in Irvine?
Irvine public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Irvine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Irvine include: Portola High School vs. Northwood High School, Northwood High School vs. Portola High School, Woodbridge High School vs. University High School
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