- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irvine, CA
University High
Federal NCES profile for University High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 068450007067
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.5:1
- large classes for California
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
University High has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450007067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
University High held near 2,226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 83.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 068450007067 · Irvine, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,307 enr · 28.5:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Portola High (2,693 students)
University High held near 2,226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 83.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
University High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portola High
Portola High
2,693 students
- This school
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
- Sierra Vista M
Sierra Vista Middle
1,282 students
What this shows University High reports 2,307 students on the CCD universe file.
How University High compares
University 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,307 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,307
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 44.2%
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, University High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Irvine Unified reports $14,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
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
Irvine Adult Transition Programs
Special-education school
117 students 14.6:1 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 (~2,307 students)
Frequently asked questions about University High
How many students attend University High?
University High has 2,307 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irvine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,164 (2022-23) → 2,226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High?
The student-teacher ratio at University High is 28.5:1, which is 33% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University High?
20.5% of students at University High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University High?
The largest demographic group at University High is Asian at 44.2% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High?
University High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University High rank among high schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, University High ranks #6 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 University High, Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students), Northwood High (2,244 students), and Woodbridge High (2,232 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.