University Preparatory
University Preparatory serves 975 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of University Preparatory is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)66%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)77%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
11%
54%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
23%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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