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Northwood High

Irvine Unified · Orange County · 4515 Portola Parkway, Irvine, CA 92620-2200

(949) 936-7200 · northwoodhigh.iusd.org

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10/10
#57
Rank 57 out of 1,227
Top 5%
English Language Arts10/10 · #117 · 91st percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #40 · 97th percentile
Science10/10 · #52 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Northwood High sits in one of Irvine's quieter, more residential neighborhoods, drawing families who want strong academics without the hyper-competitive pressure that some other Irvine campuses are known for. Math and science scores are particularly impressive — landing near the very top statewide — making it a great fit for students interested in STEM, though English performance is nothing to overlook either. Irvine itself is safe, well-planned, and packed with parks and amenities, and Northwood's corner of the city has a genuinely community-feel that makes it stand out in an already high-achieving district.

Student Demographics

538 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
348 (65%)
White
83 (15%)
Multiple Races
48 (9%)
Hispanic
34 (6%)
Filipino
12 (2%)
African American
9 (2%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners75 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged120 (22%)
Students with Disabilities14 (3%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,244
Enrollment
85.4
Teachers (FTE)
26.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
25.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

97.6%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.

16
AP Courses
offered
33.1%
AP Participation
of students
745
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Timberwolves · CIF Southern Section

28
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BandBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (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 Programs8/10 · #621 · 72nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found