Overview
Northgate High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Walnut Creek, California. The school enrolls 1,546 students. It is part of the Mt. Diablo Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMt. Diablo Unified
County6013
CityWalnut Creek
ZIP94598
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062637003961
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,546
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %22%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)