Irvine High School is a public high school, located in the city of Irvine in Orange County, California, United States. It is part of the Irvine Unified School District. The school is located in the El Camino Real neighborhood in the north-central part of the city.
Serving 1,951 students in grades 9-12, Irvine High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,951 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irvine 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
Irvine High School's student population of 1,951 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
White, Blue, Green
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Motto
Integrity, Honor Yourself & Others, Social Responsibility
School Rankings
Irvine High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irvine High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1167 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
50%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Vaquero
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irvine High School's ranking?
Irvine High School is ranked #1167 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Irvine High School often compared to?
Irvine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Irvine High School?
The graduation rate of Irvine High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Irvine High School?
1,951 students attend Irvine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Irvine High School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irvine High School?
Irvine High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Irvine High School offer ?
Irvine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Irvine High School part of?
Irvine High School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Irvine High School located?
Irvine High School is located in the El Camino Real neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in El Camino Real.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School (Traditional)
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
First Day of School - Odd Schedule w/ TA (8/19)
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2026 (Friday)
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