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Northgate High

Mt. Diablo Unified · Contra Costa County · 425 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-4599

(925) 938-0900

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9/10
#132
Rank 132 out of 1,227
Top 11%
English Language Arts9/10 · #168 · 86th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #120 · 90th percentile
Science9/10 · #136 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Northgate High sits in the rolling hills of north Walnut Creek, drawing from some of the more established neighborhoods in the area and consistently ranking among the stronger public high schools in the Bay Area. Academics lean toward the rigorous side — math and science scores especially stand out — making it a solid fit for families who want a competitive college-prep environment without leaving the suburbs. Walnut Creek itself is an easy place to settle into, with good walkability downtown, BART access, and a community that tends to be deeply invested in its schools.

Student Demographics

351 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
143 (41%)
Hispanic
62 (18%)
Asian
50 (14%)
Multiple Races
42 (12%)
Filipino
21 (6%)
Other
33 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged84 (24%)
Students with Disabilities42 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,546
Enrollment
66.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
25
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

20
AP Courses
offered
38.8%
AP Participation
of students
584
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Bronocs · CIF North Coast Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #993 · 55th percentile

114 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found