Northwood High School

About Northwood High School

Northwood High School is a public school located in Irvine, California. It is part of the Irvine Unified School District and is the only comprehensive high school in the area. Northwood High School has a diverse student body, with over 2,000 students from all backgrounds. The school offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities, including Advanced Placement courses, a wide selection of sports teams, and a variety of clubs and organizations. Northwood High School also has a strong focus on college preparation, with a strong emphasis on college counseling and college planning resources. The school also has a strong commitment to community service and volunteerism, with numerous opportunities for students to get involved in the local community. Northwood High School is a great choice for students who are looking for a quality education in a supportive, diverse environment.

Address:	4515 Portola Pkwy. Irvine, CA 92620
Phone:	(949) 936-7200
Site:	northwoodhigh.iusd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,756 students

Overview Northwood High School

Northwood High School serves 1,756 students in grades 9-12.
Northwood High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Verdict on Northwood High School

Northwood High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Northwood High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.