Irvine Unified

The Irvine Unified School District is home to 43 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This high-performing district consistently delivers exceptional academic outcomes, with many schools ranking among the top in the state.

Several standout schools emerge from the data, including Portola High School, which is ranked 78th out of 2,323 California high schools, and Stonegate Elementary and Santiago Hills Elementary, which are ranked 90th and 73rd out of 5,862 California elementary schools, respectively. These schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While the district as a whole excels, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong test scores, there is some variation in student demographics and socioeconomic factors across the schools. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 9.36% at Vista Verde to 43.83% at Culverdale Elementary, indicating a diverse socioeconomic mix within the district. Additionally, the data suggests that alternative and virtual schools within the district face greater challenges, with lower test scores and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional schools.