Northwood High is a very large high in Irvine, California, serving grades 09–12 with 2,251 students. The district invests $16,249 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 96% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.
Student Body & Demographics at Northwood High
Academic Outcomes at Northwood High
School Resources & Funding
- 96% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
- Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
- Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
- 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Best suited for families in Irvine seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.