University Preparatory High School
Tel:
(559)730-2529
- University Preparatory High School serves 238 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- University Preparatory High School's student population of 238 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 238 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- University Preparatory High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University Preparatory High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3954 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 45% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 83% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tulare County Office of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University Preparatory High School is Special Education (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Divisadero Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Special Education (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Visalia Divisadero Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 882 students
0.4 miles
1200 S. Divisadero
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)730-7661 0.4 7-8 882 - Visalia Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 1032 students
0.4 miles
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559)730-2910 0.4 K-12 1032 - Visalia Tulare County Community Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 63 students
0.4 miles
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559)651-2904 0.4 7-12 63 - Visalia Tulare County Court Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 95 students
0.4 miles
6200 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93278
(559)735-1640 0.4 7-12 95 - Visalia Royal Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 490 students
0.5 miles
1323 Clover Dr.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559)730-7787 0.5 K-6 490
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