University High School Charter

11800 Texas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,448 students in grades 9-12, University High School Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University High School Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

University High School Charter's student population of 1,448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,448 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

University High School Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School Charter is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#1260 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of University High School Charter, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University High School Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University High School Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of University High School Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in University High School Charter and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
53%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in University High School Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
23%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in University High School Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
13%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.65
This chart display the diversity score of University High School Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of University High School Charter and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in University High School Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University High School Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University High School Charter's ranking?
University High School Charter is ranked #1260 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are University High School Charter often compared to?
University High School Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Venice Senior High School, Alexander Hamilton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School Charter?
The graduation rate of University High School Charter is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend University High School Charter?
1,448 students attend University High School Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of University High School Charter students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School Charter?
University High School Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does University High School Charter offer ?
University High School Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School Charter part of?
University High School Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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