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Portola High

Irvine Unified · Orange County · 1001 Cadence, Irvine, CA 92618-0833

(949) 936-8200 · portolahigh.iusd.org

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10/10
#86
Rank 86 out of 1,227
Top 7%
English Language Arts9/10 · #132 · 89th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #53 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #109 · 92nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Portola High is one of Irvine's newer high schools, and it's already made a strong name for itself in one of California's most academically driven cities. Math scores in particular stand out, making it a great fit for families with students interested in STEM, though the school performs consistently well across the board. Irvine itself is a planned, family-friendly city in Orange County with safe neighborhoods, plenty of parks, and a culture that places a high value on education — the kind of place where school choice feels like a serious conversation at every dinner table.

Student Demographics

633 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
368 (58%)
White
122 (19%)
Hispanic
66 (10%)
Multiple Races
39 (6%)
Filipino
23 (4%)
African American
12 (2%)
Other
3 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners77 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged144 (23%)
Students with Disabilities43 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,693
Enrollment
101.3
Teachers (FTE)
26.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
24.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.9%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.

23
AP Courses
offered
35.3%
AP Participation
of students
810
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Bulldogs · CIF Southern Section

34
varsity sports
12 boys
12 girls
BadmintonBandBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Fall Boys Soccer

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 · #906 · 59th percentile

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