Northwood High School

Northwood High School (NHS) is the newest of the four comprehensive high schools in Irvine, CA. Located in the upper middle class, suburban neighborhood of Northwood, it is WASC accredited, California Distinguished School and US Department of Education Blue Ribbon School that currently serves nearly 2,000 students grades 9 through 12. NHS addresses a range of needs, from the gifted to the developmentally impaired, with a student-centered focus.

For student registration please visit:

Northwood High Enrollment

Irvine USD Enrollment

Northwood Contact Information:

http://www.northwoodhigh.org
4515 Portola Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200

API 2018-2019 School Year
Index Score: 921

The Irvine Unified School District prohibits the numerical ranking of students. NHS will provide percentile range rankings when requested by universities and scholarship organizations.

Grade Point Average
Class of 2018 - 4.51
Class of 2017 - 4.51
Class of 2019 - 4.56
Class of 2015 - 4.52
Class of 2014 - 4.42
Class of 2013 - 4.46
Class of 2016 - 4.56
Class of 2012 - 4.51
2018-19 Test Scores
  • NEW SAT
  • Read/Write
  • Math
  • Composite Score
  • SCORE
  • 635
  • 685
  • 1320
  • ACT
  • English
  • Math
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Composite Score
  • SCORE
  • 29.6
  • 29.0
  • 28.8
  • 28.5
  • 29.1

Academic Achievement Data – SAT Reasoning 2018 – 2019

  • Subject
  • Art History
  • Music Theory
  • Studio Art / 2D Design
  • Studio Art / Drawing
  • US Government
  • US History
  • World History
  • Computer Science
  • Statistics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Physics 1
  • Spanish Language
  • Tests
  • 50
  • 22
  • 18
  • 17
  • 72
  • 72
  • 102
  • 103
  • 194
  • 118
  • 99
  • 137
  • 111
  • 45
  • Pass %
  • 88
  • 95
  • 100
  • 100
  • 96
  • 96
  • 98
  • 97
  • 82
  • 99
  • 94
  • 88
  • 94
  • 100

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Call or Text: (949) 439-5331

Additional Irvine Schools

California Distinguished Schools: 1990
National Blue Ribbon Award: 1991, 1992
Great Schools Rated 9 of 10 & Community Learning 4 Stars
California Department of Education Academic Performance Index (API) Score: 920 Exceptional
1 of 6 Irvine Elementary Schools offering the APAAS Program (Alternative Placement for academically Advanced Students 4th-6th grades)
“Brywood Mission: To emphasize academic success and for students to learn lessons of compassion and respect”
 www.iusd.org/br/
California Distinguished Schools: 2002, 2007
National Blue Ribbon Award: 2003, 2004
Great Schools Rated 10 of 10 & Community Learning 4 Stars
California Department of Education Academic Performance Index (API) Score: 959 Exceptional
Ranked a perfect “10” by Ca. Dept. of Education – top 10% of schools statewide
“Canyon View is a community of respectful and responsible learners who succeed in a diverse and Changing World”
www.iusd.org/cv
California Distinguished Schools: 2002
National Blue Ribbon Award: 2008
Great Schools Rated 10 of 10 & Community Learning 4 Stars
California Department of Education Academic Performance Index (API) Score: 933 Exceptional
Ranked a perfect “10” by Ca. Dept. of Education – top 10% of schools statewide
“Northwood’s mission is to prepare students to face the challenges of the future and be their best selves.”
www.iusd.org/nw
California Distinguished Schools: 1996, 2009
National Blue Ribbon Award: 2008
Great Schools Rated 10 of 10 & Community Learning 4 Stars
California Department of Education Academic Performance Index (API) Score: 947 Exceptional
Ranked a perfect “10” by Ca. Dept. of Education – top 10% of schools statewide
1 of 6 Irvine Elementary Schools offering the APAAS Program (Alternative Placement for academically Advanced Students 4th-6th grades)
“To provide the highest quality educational experience which empowers all students with skills, knowledge, strategic thinking and values in a positive, safe and challenging environment, fostered by a cooperative effort between school, parents and community.”
www.iusd.org/sh
California Distinguished Schools: 1996, 2009
Great Schools Rated 10 of 10 & Community Learning 4 Stars
California Department of Education Academic Performance Index (API) Score: 964 Exceptional
Ranked a perfect “10” by Ca. Dept. of Education – top 10% of schools statewide
Outstanding Art Educators Award, Music
Chamber Orchestra-All Southern California
Honor Musicians
“The Charger Way: RESPONSIBILITY,
INTEGRITY & RESPECT”
www.sierravistams.org