- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irvine, CA
Creekside High
Federal NCES profile for Creekside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 068450007063
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside High earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for California
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside High has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside High ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450007063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Creekside High held near 81 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 068450007063 · Irvine, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 8.7:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Portola High (2,693 students)
Creekside High held near 81 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Creekside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portola High
Portola High
2,693 students
- University Hig
University High
2,307 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
2,244 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,232 students
- Irvine High
Irvine High
1,964 students
- This school 78
Creekside High
78 students
What this shows Creekside High reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside High compares
Creekside High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 60% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 39 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
White 23.1%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Creekside High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Irvine Unified reports $14,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Irvine
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Arnold O. Beckman High
Standard public school
2,776 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Portola High
Standard public school
2,693 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
University High
Standard public school
2,307 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Northwood High
Standard public school
2,244 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Woodbridge High
Standard public school
2,232 students 24:1 students per teacher
Irvine High
Standard public school
1,964 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside High
How many students attend Creekside High?
Creekside High has 78 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irvine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside High is 8.7:1, which is 60% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside High?
62.2% of students at Creekside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside High?
The largest demographic group at Creekside High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside High?
Creekside High has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekside High rank among high schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside High ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Irvine, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvine Unified?
Besides Creekside High, Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students), University High (2,307 students), and Northwood High (2,244 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.