University Preparatory
- University Preparatory serves 975 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (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 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- University Preparatory placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
University Preparatory places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- University Preparatory's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 975 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- University Preparatory is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of University Preparatory is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #748 out of 9584 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 72% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shasta Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to University Preparatory is Redding School Of The Arts (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redding Redding School Of The Arts Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 587 students
0.1 miles
955 Inspiration Pl.
Redding, CA 96003
(530)247-6933 0.1 K-12 587 - Redding Shasta High School Grades: 9-12 | 1446 students
0.2 miles
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530)241-4161 0.2 9-12 1446 - Redding Shasta Plus Alternative School
Grades: 10-11 | 23 students
0.2 miles
2500 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530)245-2716 0.2 10-11 23 - Redding North State Independence High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 110 students
0.4 miles
2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530)245-2760 0.4 9-12 110 - Redding Pioneer Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 171 students
0.5 miles
2650 Eighth St.
Redding, CA 96001
(530)243-1880 0.5 9-12 171
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