University Preparatory

2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 992 students in grades 6-12, University Preparatory ranks in the top 20% 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 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 992 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

University Preparatory's student population of 992 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
992 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

University Preparatory ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Preparatory is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#385 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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61%
34%
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69%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
11%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
71%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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≥95%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University Preparatory's ranking?
University Preparatory is ranked #385 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are University Preparatory often compared to?
University Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Shasta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Preparatory?
The graduation rate of University Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend University Preparatory?
992 students attend University Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of University Preparatory students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Preparatory?
University Preparatory has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does University Preparatory offer ?
University Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is University Preparatory part of?
University Preparatory is part of University Preparatory School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 992 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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