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University High

4771 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA 92612Irvine Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,164
Students
Total enrolled
94%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 9% vs nat'l
$16,249
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
26.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 72% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,164 students in grades 09–12 in Irvine, California.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,249 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

University High is a very large high in Irvine, California, serving grades 09–12 with 2,164 students. The district invests $16,249 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 94% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at University High

2,164
Total Students
26.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
82
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,149 male · 1,008 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 454 students
Student Composition
42%
33%
12%
9%
Asian42%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black3%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 068450007067

Academic Outcomes at University High

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
94%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 85th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92612

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,249Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,249
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,149
Student Support$3,087
Administration$1,950
Operations$2,437
Other$1,625
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,249 spent per student, an estimated $7,198 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
31%
62%
State government
31.0%
Local (property tax)
62.4%
Federal programs
6.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 94% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Woodbury ElementaryCypress Village ElementaryBeacon ParkStonegate Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
Sierra Vista MiddleJeffrey Trail MiddleRancho San Joaquin MiddleLakeside Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Portola HighNorthwood HighWoodbridge HighIrvine High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictIrvine Unified →
Phone: (949)936-7600
NCES ID: 068450007067
Who Is This School For?

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.

More in Irvine Unified
High
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2,293 students · 09–12
16% FRL
High
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2,251 students · 09–12
19% FRL
High
Woodbridge High
2,218 students · 09–12
● 54 opp23% FRL
High
Irvine High
1,862 students · 09–12
● 54 opp21% FRL
Mid
Sierra Vista Middle
1,126 students · 07–08
17% FRL
Mid
Jeffrey Trail Middle
1,077 students · 07–08
18% FRL
Elem
Woodbury Elementary
1,069 students · KG–06
15% FRL
Elem
Cypress Village Elementary
1,056 students · KG–06
21% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4771 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.