Serving 253 students in grades 9-12, University Preparatory High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (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 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
University Preparatory High School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Promote lifelong learning opportunities that will help individuals lead healthy and productive lives.
School Rankings
University Preparatory High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Preparatory High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
39%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Preparatory High School's ranking?
University Preparatory High School is ranked #514 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are University Preparatory High School often compared to?
University Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% 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 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of University Preparatory High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend University Preparatory High School?
253 students attend University Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of University Preparatory High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Preparatory High School?
University Preparatory High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does University Preparatory High School offer ?
University Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University Preparatory High School part of?
University Preparatory High School is part of Tulare County Office Of Education School District.
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