Northgate High
Walnut Creek, CA · Mt. Diablo Unified · Grades 9-12
190th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 88%▼ Declining
Northgate High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Northgate High 190th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2015 to 88th in 2025 — declining.
Northgate High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 363 students tested
Northgate High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,535 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 44.6% | ▼ 16.1 pts | |
| Asian | 22.6% | 18.1% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 18.1% | ▲ 15.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 16.6% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Northgate High
Typical home value $1.42M in zip 94598 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Northgate High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Ygnacio Valley HighMt. Diablo Unified · 2 mi away1,192nd of 1,528
ELA 29% · Math 12% - 9Las Lomas HighAcalanes Union High · 3.1 mi away172nd of 1,528
ELA 71% · Math 56% - 8Clayton Valley Charter HighContra Costa County Office of Education · 3.5 mi away · charter340th of 1,528
ELA 70% · Math 37% - –Prospect High (Continuation)Mt. Diablo Unified · 3.8 mi away
- –Contra Costa County ROPContra Costa County ROP · 3.8 mi away
- –Acalanes Center for Independent StudyAcalanes Union High · 4.3 mi away
- 4Concord HighMt. Diablo Unified · 4.7 mi away977th of 1,528
ELA 43% · Math 17% - 10Monte Vista HighSan Ramon Valley Unified · 4.7 mi away64th of 1,528
ELA 86% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Northgate High in?
Northgate High is part of the Mt. Diablo Unified district in Walnut Creek, California.
Is Northgate High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Northgate High 190th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Northgate High?
White 45%, Asian 18%, Two or more races 18%, Hispanic 17% (1,535 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Northgate High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94598 is $1.42M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.