Venice Senior High School vs. University High School Charter
Should you attend Venice Senior High School or University High School Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Venice Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
University High School Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,293 students in grades 9-12, Venice Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,385 students in grades 9-12, University High School Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,293 students
1,385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
74 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3130 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4160 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
20%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
657
370
Grade 10 Students
556
351
Grade 11 Students
564
316
Grade 12 Students
516
348
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
53%
57%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
19%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%