Orchard Hills

(714)430-2078

1,373 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Orchard Hills School, located in the Northwood community of Irvine, is a highly regarded K-8 institution within the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Known for its academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student population and consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in Orange County. The campus is modern and well-equipped, designed to foster a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, specifically feeding into the prestigious Northwood High School.

Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, Orchard Hills places a strong emphasis on character development, technology integration, and student well-being. The school benefits from a highly active parent-teacher association and a supportive local community, which contributes to its robust extracurricular offerings and enrichment programs. Its location on Culver Drive provides convenient access for families in the surrounding residential areas, making it a cornerstone of the Northwood educational experience.

1,373

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

29.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Hills
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	125
Black	13
Asian	864
Two or More	111
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
864 (62.9 %)
White
251 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
125 (9.1 %)
Two or More
111 (8.1 %)
Black
13 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tustin Unified
Phone:	(714)430-2078
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 255

Grade 7 276

Grade 8 280