University Preparatory Value High School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(213) 382-1223
University Preparatory Value High School serves 341 students in grades 9-12.
University Preparatory Value High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
University Preparatory Value High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
University Preparatory Value High School's student population of 341 students has grown by 291% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 325% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 341 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
University Preparatory Value High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of University Preparatory Value High School is 0.13, 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 Testing Rank | #5111 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 5% | 12% |
Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
Black | 2% | 5% |
White | n/a | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate (14-15) | ≤20% | 89% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to University Preparatory Value High School is Animo Jackie Robinson High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Global Education Academy Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
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- Los Angeles Global Education Academy Middle School Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 62 students10
0.0 miles
1512 Arlington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 641-7283 0 6-8 62 - Los Angeles Accelerated Charter Elementary School Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 492 students10
0.2 miles
3914 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 846-6694 0.2 K-6 492 - Los Angeles Accelerated Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 43%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 766 students10
0.3 miles
4000 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343 0.3 K-8 766 - Los Angeles Animo Jackie Robinson High School Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 608 students10
0.3 miles
3500 S. Hill St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 846-5800 0.3 9-12 608 - Los Angeles Wallis Annenberg High School Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 481 students10
0.3 miles
4000 S. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(323) 235-6343 0.3 9-12 481
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