For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,200 students in the neighborhood of Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Orchard Hills is Northwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Orchard Hills, Irvine, CA include Northwood High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Orchard Hills, Irvine?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Orchard Hills, Irvine.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Orchard Hills, Irvine?
the neighborhood of Orchard Hills, Irvine public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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