Irvine Unified School District
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Irvine Unified School District is a school district in Orange County, California
that serves the city of Irvine
. Established on June 6, 1972, IUSD serves approximately 28,000 K-12 students at 22 elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools and one continuation high school.
Irvine has been frequently recognized among the top school systems in California and the United States. On the state’s latest Academic Performance Index
, which measures overall achievement on a scale of 200 to 1,000, IUSD posted a districtwide score of 921, marking a five-point increase over the previous year.
Irvine schools have earned the state’s highest honor – the label of California Distinguished School
– 48 times since 1986, and all four comprehensive high schools have been recognized at least once. All four comprehensive high schools have also earned the distinction as Blue Ribbon Schools, the nation’s highest level of recognition for K-12 campuses. In all, IUSD has produced 13 Blue Ribbon schools since 1983.
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
that serves the city of Irvine
Irvine, California
Irvine is a suburban incorporated city in Orange County, California, United States. It is a planned city, mainly developed by the Irvine Company since the 1960s. Formally incorporated on December 28, 1971, the city has a population of 212,375 as of the 2010 census. However, the California...
. Established on June 6, 1972, IUSD serves approximately 28,000 K-12 students at 22 elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools and one continuation high school.
Irvine has been frequently recognized among the top school systems in California and the United States. On the state’s latest Academic Performance Index
Academic Performance Index
The Academic Performance Index is a measurement of academic performance and progress of individual schools in California, United States. It is one of the main components of the Public Schools Accountability Act passed by the California legislature in 1999...
, which measures overall achievement on a scale of 200 to 1,000, IUSD posted a districtwide score of 921, marking a five-point increase over the previous year.
Irvine schools have earned the state’s highest honor – the label of California Distinguished School
California Distinguished School
A California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a selection...
– 48 times since 1986, and all four comprehensive high schools have been recognized at least once. All four comprehensive high schools have also earned the distinction as Blue Ribbon Schools, the nation’s highest level of recognition for K-12 campuses. In all, IUSD has produced 13 Blue Ribbon schools since 1983.
Elementary schools
- Alderwood Basics Plus Elementary School
- Bonita Canyon Elementary School
- Brywood Elementary School
- Canyon View Elementary School
- College Park Elementary
- Culverdale Elementary School
- Deerfield Elementary School
- Eastshore Elementary School
- Greentree Elementary School
- Meadow Park Elementary School
- Northwood Elementary School
- Oak Creek Elementary School
- Plaza Vista SchoolPlaza Vista SchoolPlaza Vista School is a year-round, K-8 school located in the Westpark area, and very close to Bill Barber Park, and Irvine City Hall, located in the up and coming city of Irvine, California. The school is fairly new, opening up in 1998, and is built to withstand intense earthquakes...
- Santiago Hills Elementary School
- Springbrook Elementary School
- Stone Creek Elementary School
- Stonegate Elementary School (formerly Westwood Basics Plus)
- Turtle Rock Elementary School
- University Park Elementary School
- Vista Verde SchoolVista Verde SchoolVista Verde School is a year-round, K-8 school located in the Turtle Ridge neighborhood of Irvine, California. Its former location was in the University Park neighborhood of Irvine; the Turtle Ridge campus opened in 2006...
- Westpark Elementary School
- Woodbury Elementary School (formerly El Camino Real Elementary School)
Middle schools
- Lakeside Middle School
- Plaza Vista SchoolPlaza Vista SchoolPlaza Vista School is a year-round, K-8 school located in the Westpark area, and very close to Bill Barber Park, and Irvine City Hall, located in the up and coming city of Irvine, California. The school is fairly new, opening up in 1998, and is built to withstand intense earthquakes...
- Rancho San Joaquin Middle SchoolRancho San Joaquin Middle SchoolRancho San Joaquin Middle School, commonly referred to as Rancho, is a middle school in Irvine, California, serving the southern part of Irvine, including the neighborhoods of University Park, Turtle Rock, Turtle Ridge, Quail Hill, Shady Canyon, and University Hills. It is part of the Irvine...
- Sierra Vista Middle School
- South Lake Middle School
- Venado Middle SchoolVenado Middle SchoolVenado Middle School is part of the Irvine Unified School District and is located in Irvine, California, United States. It is a national Blue Ribbon School . With Deerfield Elementary School and University High School, it operates Orange County's Regional Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Venado's...
- Vista Verde SchoolVista Verde SchoolVista Verde School is a year-round, K-8 school located in the Turtle Ridge neighborhood of Irvine, California. Its former location was in the University Park neighborhood of Irvine; the Turtle Ridge campus opened in 2006...
- Woodbury Middle School
High schools
- Creekside High School
- Irvine High School
- Northwood High School
- San Joaquin High School
- University High School
- Woodbridge High SchoolWoodbridge High School (Irvine, California)Woodbridge High School is a public high school located in Irvine, California, serving grades 9-12. Founded in 1980, it has an approximate enrollment of 2,200 students. Woodbridge has many athletic teams which have participated in numerous competitions...