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Portola High School vs. Northwood High School

Should you attend Portola High School or Northwood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Portola High School
1001 Cadence
Irvine, CA 92618
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Northwood High School
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Portola High School ranks 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%)

Northwood High School ranks 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 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,503 students in grades 9-12, Portola High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 2,310 students in grades 9-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,503 students
2,310 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Portola High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Portola High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Portola High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Portola High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#456 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#389 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Portola High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 10% in CA)
69%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portola High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Portola High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Portola High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Portola High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwood High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
651
562
Grade 10 Students
664
563
Grade 11 Students
602
611
Grade 12 Students
586
574
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
62%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Portola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Portola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Portola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Portola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Portola High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Portola High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Portola High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Portola High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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