Irvine Unified serves 36,542 students across 45 schools in Orange County, California, with enrollment growing 1.3% in the prior year. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 26.4:1 across 1,384 teachers.
Academic performance exceeds state benchmarks, with a 95.2% graduation rate compared to California's 89.9% average. Chronic absenteeism stands at 8.6%. The student population reflects moderate diversity: 53.6% Asian, 22.7% White, 12.0% Hispanic, and 1.9% Black students. Approximately 19.5% of students are economically disadvantaged, 14.6% are English learners, and 10.8% receive special education services.
The district operates with a total budget of $572.6 million, generating revenue through multiple sources: 68.5% from local funding, 27.3% from state sources, and 4.2% from federal funds. Per-pupil spending is $15,518 annually, notably below California's state average of $19,711, indicating the district operates with fewer resources per student than typical statewide levels.
The district's above-average graduation rate despite below-average per-pupil spending suggests operational efficiency or community resource contributions. The substantial reliance on local revenue reflects Orange County's property wealth, while the achievement gap between spending levels and graduation outcomes warrants further examination of funding allocation and instructional effectiveness.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
36,542
Schools
45
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,518
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
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Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
California uses a color-coded Dashboard system to measure school and district performance.
Colors are determined by combining current status with year-over-year change.
Gap between highest and lowest performing student groups (Asian vs African American)
Gap interpretation:Large gaps (>20 points/%) indicate significant disparities between student groups that may benefit from targeted intervention programs.
Distance from Standard (DFS): 0 = at standard, positive = above, negative = below
About the California School Dashboard
The Dashboard uses a 5x5 grid that combines current status (performance level) with change (improvement or decline from the prior year) to determine colors. Blue is the highest performance level; Red indicates the lowest. Dashboard colors help identify both high-performing districts and those needing support.
Source: California Department of Education, California School Dashboard, 2024-25 School Year