I am new to the area and my child is starting 9th grade in the Fall. She is super bright, non-athletic type, and enjoys competitive academic competitions. We are considering which high school might be best? Do you like your child’s Irvine high school? Why?
My 2 kids attend(ed) Portola High School for all 4 years. It's a fantastic school all around. The inclusive culture on campus is absolutely phenomenal. Kindness is a top priority. Lots of arts/creative/STEM options for non athletic types. Plenty of clubs. Solid academics. Not as competitive as some other Irvine schools, but plenty of high performing students get accepted to very prestigious universities.