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Irvine Unified

California · Public School District
44
Schools
36,036
Students
$16,249
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
19.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-33pp vs nat'l
95.2%
Graduation Rate
+8.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Irvine Unified is a public school district in California serving 36,036 students across 44 schools. It includes 30 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,249 is above average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (44)
Elementary Schools30 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alderwood ElementaryKG–06812
Beacon ParkKG–081,035
Bonita Canyon ElementaryKG–06404
Brywood ElementaryKG–06560
Cadence ParkKG–08924
Canyon View ElementaryKG–06734
College Park ElementaryKG–06568
Culverdale ElementaryKG–06575
Cypress Village ElementaryKG–061,056
Deerfield ElementaryKG–06640
Early Childhood Learning CenterKG–KG32
Eastshore ElementaryKG–06534
Eastwood ElementaryKG–06624
Greentree ElementaryKG–06449
Irvine Unified School District Virtual AcademyKG–06188
Loma Ridge ElementaryKG–06676
Meadow Park ElementaryKG–06602
Northwood ElementaryKG–06516
Oak Creek ElementaryKG–06894
Plaza VistaKG–08795
Portola Springs ElementaryKG–06887
Santiago Hills ElementaryKG–06548
Springbrook ElementaryKG–06506
Stone Creek ElementaryKG–06460
Stonegate ElementaryKG–061,011
Turtle Rock ElementaryKG–06835
University Park ElementaryKG–06496
Vista VerdeKG–08801
Westpark ElementaryKG–06825
Woodbury ElementaryKG–061,069
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jeffrey Trail Middle07–081,077
Lakeside Middle07–08635
Rancho San Joaquin Middle07–08807
Sierra Vista Middle07–081,126
South Lake Middle07–08601
Venado Middle07–08583
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Creekside High09–1282
Irvine Adult Transition Programs12–1299
Irvine High09–121,862
Northwood High09–122,251
Portola High09–122,293
University High09–122,164
Woodbridge High09–122,218
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Alternative Education-San Joaquin HighKG–12182
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,249+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
62%
State
31.0%
Local (property tax)
62.4%
Federal
6.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
44
Schools
36,036
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.2%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateCalifornia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.2% graduation rate — 8.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 44 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Irvine Unified?
Irvine Unified has 44 public schools, serving a total of 36,036 students.
What is the graduation rate for Irvine Unified?
The graduation rate is 95.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Irvine Unified spend per student?
Irvine Unified spends $16,249 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Irvine Unified?
20% of students in Irvine Unified qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Irvine Unified?
No, Irvine Unified does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Irvine Unified serve?
Irvine Unified serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Irvine Unified?
The median opportunity score across schools in Irvine Unified is 54/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

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.