Enrollment
117
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Irvine, CA
Irvine Adult Transition Programs
Federal NCES profile for Irvine Adult Transition Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 068450012151
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irvine Adult Transition Programs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for California
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Irvine Adult Transition Programs has class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irvine Adult Transition Programs ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450012151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irvine Adult Transition Programs compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irvine Adult Transition Programs
Irvine Adult Transition Programs is a lower-poverty, small high school in Irvine, California, enrolling 117 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.6:1, Irvine Adult Transition Programs is leaner than roughly 90% of California schools and 32% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the California average.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Irvine Unified spends $13,289 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Irvine's high schools, it stands alongside Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students): Irvine Adult Transition Programs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 26.4:1).
Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students) and University High (2,307 students) alongside Irvine Adult Transition Programs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Irvine Adult Transition Programs compares
Irvine Adult Transition Programs on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 82% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in California - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 42.7%
White 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: Asian at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Irvine Adult Transition Programs is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irvine Unified, which includes Irvine Adult Transition Programs.
$13,289
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 31.0%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Irvine Adult Transition Programs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irvine Adult Transition Programs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Irvine Adult Transition Programs
How many students attend Irvine Adult Transition Programs?
Irvine Adult Transition Programs has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irvine, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irvine Adult Transition Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Irvine Adult Transition Programs is 14.6:1, which is 32% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% 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 Irvine Adult Transition Programs?
10.1% of students at Irvine Adult Transition Programs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irvine Adult Transition Programs?
The largest demographic group at Irvine Adult Transition Programs is Asian at 42.7% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irvine Adult Transition Programs?
Irvine Adult Transition Programs has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Irvine Adult Transition Programs rank among high schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Irvine Adult Transition Programs ranks #2 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.
Is Irvine Adult Transition Programs a good school?
Irvine Adult Transition Programs earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Irvine Unified?
Besides Irvine Adult Transition Programs, 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.
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