Creekside High

cec.iusd.org/

78 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Creekside High School, located on Barranca Parkway in Irvine, is an alternative education campus within the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD). Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Creekside is designed to provide a more flexible, personalized learning environment for students who may benefit from a smaller setting, credit recovery options, or a different academic pace. The school focuses on meeting individual student needs while maintaining the high academic standards associated with the Irvine district.

The campus serves as a supportive hub for students seeking to earn their high school diplomas through unique instructional models. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and a community-centered atmosphere, Creekside helps students overcome academic obstacles and reach their graduation goals. Whether students are looking to get back on track for university admission or are pursuing specialized pathways, the school emphasizes student agency, social-emotional well-being, and academic success within the broader IUSD framework.

Total Students

9.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creekside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	33
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
33 (42.3%)
White
18 (23.1%)
Black
10 (12.8%)
Two or More
9 (11.5%)
Asian
7 (9.0%)
American Indian
1 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-7400
Website:	http://cec.iusd.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	78
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 26

Grade 12 47