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Northgate High School

425 Castle Rock Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,507 students in grades 9-12, Northgate High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northgate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northgate High School's student population of 1,507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,507 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northgate High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northgate High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#651 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northgate High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northgate High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northgate High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northgate High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northgate High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northgate High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northgate High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northgate High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northgate High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Northgate High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
18%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northgate High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northgate High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Northgate High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥99%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northgate High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northgate High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northgate High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northgate High School's ranking?
Northgate High School is ranked #651 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Northgate High School often compared to?
Northgate High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Park High School, Clayton Valley Charter High School, Acalanes High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northgate High School?
The graduation rate of Northgate High School is 99%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northgate High School?
1,507 students attend Northgate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Northgate High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northgate High School?
Northgate High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Northgate High School offer ?
Northgate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Northgate High School part of?
Northgate High School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Northgate High School located?
Northgate High School is located in the Northgate 2 neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Northgate 2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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