Serving 716 students in grades 7-12, University Preparatory Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Preparatory Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
University Preparatory Charter's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
University Preparatory Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Preparatory Charter is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
45%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Preparatory Charter's ranking?
University Preparatory Charter is ranked #78 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Preparatory Charter?
The graduation rate of University Preparatory Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend University Preparatory Charter?
716 students attend University Preparatory Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of University Preparatory Charter students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Preparatory Charter?
University Preparatory Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does University Preparatory Charter offer ?
University Preparatory Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is University Preparatory Charter part of?
University Preparatory Charter is part of University Preparatory Academy Charter School District.
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