Northwood High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Irvine, California 92620 · Irvine Unified
#48 of 1,343 high schools in California
#1859 of 16,910 nationally
About Northwood High
Northwood High is a public high located in Irvine, in the Irvine Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,244 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 48th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,244.
There are 49 schools in Irvine; Northwood High ranks 17th of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northwood High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northwood High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Canyon View Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
764 students · 915 m away
Orchard Hills
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,373 students · 952 m away
Santiago Hills Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
548 students · 1.9 km away
Hicks Canyon Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
830 students · 2.1 km away
Eastwood Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
647 students · 2.1 km away
Myford Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students · 2.4 km away
Sierra Vista Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,282 students · 2.5 km away
Irvine Chinese Immersion Academy
Irvine · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
455 students · 2.6 km away
Pioneer Middle
Tustin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students · 2.8 km away
Peters Canyon Elementary
Tustin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Adelanto High
Adelanto · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,247 students
James A. Garfield Senior High
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2,237 students
Canyon Springs High
Moreno Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,251 students
Victor Valley High
Victorville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,255 students
Woodbridge High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,232 students
Golden Valley High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,228 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northwood High a good school?
Northwood High has a Success Index (US) of 76.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #48 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northwood High rank in California?
Northwood High ranks #48 of 1,343 high schools in California and #1859 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northwood High?
Northwood High had 2,244 students in 2025.
Is Northwood High a elementary school or a high school?
Northwood High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northwood High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northwood High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.