October 13, 2025
Dear IUSD Parent,
You are receiving this letter because you reside in the Woodbury Community.
For more than a decade, Irvine has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, and our student population continues to rise, particularly in the Great Park Neighborhoods. To keep pace with this development and address the needs of our students and families, IUSD continues to engage in long-term school and facilities planning.
While IUSD elementary, PK-8, and middle schools serving these communities can accommodate current and future students, Portola High School is the only high school assigned to this area, and it’s rapidly exceeding capacity. If no changes are made, Portola High School could reach 3,600 students by 2030 — nearly the equivalent of adding another high school to the campus, making it one of the most populated high schools in Orange County on a footprint designed for far fewer students.
IUSD Board Policy sets the target for high schools at an average of 2,200 students, with a peak of 3,200 students, to support student well-being, equitable opportunities, and safety. After careful analysis of enrollment and school and program capacity, our staff is recommending that the Board of Education approve a boundary adjustment. This adjustment would reassign IUSD families living in the Woodbury Community from Portola High School to Irvine High School (their originally assigned school) beginning with the 2028-29 school year. This proactive measure is designed to balance enrollment across campuses and promote a safe, positive and engaging learning environment for all students.
Recommended Boundary Adjustment
The Woodbury Community, currently assigned to Portola High School, is being recommended for a boundary adjustment beginning in the 2028-29 school year.
The proposed adjustment would apply to:
- Current students, 6th-grade and below, residing in the Woodbury Community boundary, regardless of current school attendance (school choice).
The proposed adjustment does not apply to:
- Students living in the Woodbury Community who are currently attending Portola High School or Jeffrey Trail Middle School in grades 7-12.
- Students living outside the Woodbury community.
Please note that there are no proposed boundary adjustments for elementary or middle schools serving the Woodbury Community.
Community Forum
IUSD is hosting a Community Forum to present more detailed information regarding the proposed boundary adjustment, to answer questions, and to solicit community feedback. Parents and families are welcome to attend on:
- Monday, November 3, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Irvine High School (4321 Walnut Avenue, Irvine, CA 92604)
- Click here for a map of the school campus and for parking directions
More Information
For more information, including frequently asked questions, an informational video, and the latest updates, please visit iusd.org/BoundaryAdjustment.
We also encourage you to complete this brief survey to submit questions and share feedback in advance of the Community Forum. After reviewing this information and submitting your feedback, if you have additional questions, email info@iusd.org.
Important Dates
- November 3, 2025: Community Forum 6-7:30 p.m. at Irvine High School in the Performing Arts Center (Map and Parking Directions)
- A reminder will be sent prior to the Community Forum, including a survey link for families who are unable to attend, to provide their feedback.
- November 2025: District to review community feedback
- November 18, 2025: Fall Facilities Study Session - Open to the Public
- December 9, 2025: Board Meeting to Decide the Boundary Adjustment
- December 10, 2025: Notification to Families of Board Decision
Sincerely,
Irvine Unified School District
