Northgate High

425 Castle Rock Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

1,507 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Northgate High School, located in the suburban community of Walnut Creek, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving the Mount Diablo Unified School District. Known for its strong academic culture, the school consistently earns high rankings both regionally and nationally. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and diverse elective options designed to prepare students for competitive university admissions.

Beyond academics, Northgate is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and extensive extracurricular offerings. The "Broncos" are known for a strong athletic program, as well as a highly active performing arts department that includes award-winning music, theater, and visual arts programs. The school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, benefiting from strong parent involvement and a supportive local community in the Walnut Creek area, which collectively contributes to its reputation as a high-performing and well-rounded educational institution.

1,507

Total Students

62.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northgate High
Demographic	Student Count
White	668
Hispanic	248
Black	19
Asian	286
Two or More	272
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
668 (44.5 %)
Asian
286 (19.1 %)
Two or More
272 (18.1 %)
Hispanic
248 (16.5 %)
Black
19 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone:	(925)938-0900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	134

* 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 9 368

Grade 10 387

Grade 11 383

Grade 12 369