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Legacy Magnet Academy vs. Northwood High School

Should you attend Legacy Magnet Academy or Northwood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Legacy Magnet Academy
15500 Legacy Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Northwood High School
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Legacy Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 905 students in grades 6-12, Legacy Magnet Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,310 students in grades 9-12, Northwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
905 students
2,310 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Legacy Magnet Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Legacy Magnet Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Legacy Magnet Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Legacy Magnet Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tustin Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#683 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#389 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Legacy Magnet Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in CA)
69%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Legacy Magnet Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tustin Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Irvine Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Legacy Magnet Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwood High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
151
-
Grade 7 Students
187
-
Grade 8 Students
153
-
Grade 9 Students
135
562
Grade 10 Students
110
563
Grade 11 Students
94
611
Grade 12 Students
75
574

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
41%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
21%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Legacy Magnet Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tustin Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irvine Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Legacy Magnet Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Legacy Magnet Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Legacy Magnet Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tustin Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irvine Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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