University High School Charter

11800 Texas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 92% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,448 students
This chart displays total students of University High School Charter by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of University High School Charter by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

University High School Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
This School
State Level (CA)
#4161 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of University High School Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University High School Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University High School Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
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22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of University High School Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in University High School Charter and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
(21-22)
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in University High School Charter and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
(21-22)
53%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in University High School Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
(21-22)
23%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in University High School Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
(21-22)
13%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in University High School Charter and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in University High School Charter and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of University High School Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of University High School Charter and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in University High School Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University High School Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University High School Charter's ranking?
University High School Charter is ranked #4161 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are University High School Charter often compared to?
University High School Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Venice Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School Charter?
The graduation rate of University High School Charter is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend University High School Charter?
1,448 students attend University High School Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of University High School Charter students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does University High School Charter offer ?
University High School Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School Charter part of?
University High School Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is University High School Charter located?
University High School Charter is located in the Sawtelle neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Sawtelle.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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