Northwood High

northwoodhigh.iusd.org

2,251 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northwood High School, located in Irvine, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Irvine Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to excellence, the school consistently ranks among the top institutions in the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and diverse elective opportunities designed to prepare students for competitive higher education institutions.

Beyond academics, Northwood High fosters a well-rounded student experience through a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement. The school boasts a vibrant campus culture featuring successful athletic programs, award-winning performing arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs. With a focus on character development and community engagement, Northwood provides an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both personal growth and academic achievement.

2,251

Total Students

81.6

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwood High
Demographic	Student Count
White	417
Hispanic	201
Black	37
Asian	1,371
Two or More	207
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
1,371 (61.2 %)
White
417 (18.6 %)
Two or More
207 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
201 (9.0 %)
Black
37 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-7200
Website:	http://northwoodhigh.iusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	401
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Grade 9 531

Grade 10 586

Grade 11 569

Grade 12 565