Irvine High School

Irvine High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4321 Walnut Ave,  Irvine, CA
Irvine Unified School District
3.8
3.5
1,951 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Monica Colunga
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
700
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
86.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
18.2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
314:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.6%
Asian
49.8%
White
20.5%
Hispanic
16.1%
Two or more races
7.3%
Filipino
3.4%
Black
2%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#81 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#131 Best Public HS in California
#156 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Irvine 645 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 634 Students
University of California - San Diego 508 Students
University of California - Berkeley 439 Students
University of Southern California 356 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 316 Students
University of California - Davis 294 Students
Irvine Valley College 240 Students
San Diego State University 222 Students
California State University - Long Beach 215 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 230 Students
Business 215 Students
Psychology 157 Students
Computer Science 141 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 71 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Economics 63 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 58 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 351 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/23/2025
My best experiences at this school have been with the teachers that care about their student's education and make classes engaging.
4.0 Senior
6/25/2025
Going to Irvine high school was a good and interesting experience. There are many different cultures and people from all over the world, there isn't a specific everyone who attends Irvine high school is from all over the world. Everyone was very nice and kind and respectful. the teachers and faculty are all very supportive and respectful. some classroom environments are loud due to some students interrupting the class. but i as a student i paid attention and no matter how disruptive the classroom was, I was able to do my work and get good grades and pass all my classes.
4.0 Alum
12/4/2024
Irvine is a decent city to get an education that can prepare you for college. You as a student need to work hard to make your future promising.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/19/2026
our kids love this school. good to great teachers, amazing amount of clubs and sports and music. IEP team very good. new performing arts building amazing. coaches top notch.
1.0 student
7/15/2024
so many racist in school and teacher don‘t take their responsibility
5.0 parent
3/3/2024
We’ve had a positive experience!. The students are very welcoming. They have a great football program! Our counselor, Sam Davis, is down to earth and welcomes students to visit him anytime.
5.0 other
1/28/2024
Lmao i don’t even go here I just love the drama<3

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Irvine High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Irvine, CA and is served by the Irvine Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,951 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Irvine High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,453,291. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arnold O. Beckman High School, Legacy Magnet Academy, Woodbridge High School, and more. Learn more about what Irvine has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Irvine High School.

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