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Irvine Unified


At a glance
114thof 1,543 California districts▼ 4
Better than 92% of California districts
5050 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604-4652
·(949) 936-5000·All California district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 92.6% of districts
45
Schools
37,948
Students
26
5-star schools
Top rankedSantiago Hills Elementary49th of 5,857 California elementary schools
Biggest riser
Greentree Elementary up 269 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Irvine Adult Transition Programs 11.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Irvine Unified School District is a high-performing system of 44 schools serving grades K-12 in Orange County, consistently ranking in the top 10% of California districts.

Within the district, standout elementary schools include Santiago Hills Elementary, Stonegate Elementary, and Bonita Canyon Elementary, which rank in the state's top 3%. Top middle schools are Sierra Vista Middle and Rancho San Joaquin Middle, while Northwood High leads the comprehensive high schools in academic performance. Several K-8 schools like Vista Verde and Beacon Park also show exceptional results, suggesting benefits from that educational model.

While all district schools outperform state averages, performance varies, with some schools like Creekside High and Culverdale Elementary showing lower proficiency rates. The district offers diverse programs, including a successful Virtual Academy and alternative schools that serve distinct student needs. Key challenges include a notable dip in 5th-grade math scores and high chronic absenteeism at a few schools, which correlates with lower academic outcomes.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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