For the 2026 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 64% (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 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwood High School, with 98% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Portola High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
University High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4771 Campus Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 936-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,226 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 Meadowbrook
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-1104
Gr: 9-12 | 2,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Irvine High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4321 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,951 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Excel Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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
Gr: 12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Irvine, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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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, University High School vs. Northwood High School
