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University City High School

#20 in Best Public High Schools in San Diego Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • San Diego, CA
  • 468 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    University City High School is a highly rated, public school located in San Diego, CA. It has 1,868 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 28 to 1. According to state test scores, 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading.
    sandiegounified.org
    (858) 457-3040
    6949 Genesee Ave.
    San Diego, CA 92122
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    University City High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    83%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    59%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1220
    433 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    134 responses
    AP Enrollment
    40%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $84,425
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,099
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $583,191
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    81%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.52 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.52 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 167 responses
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    • Spirit Weeks
      17%
    • Senior Disneyland Trip
      16%
    • Homecoming football game
      14%
    • Pep rallies
      14%
    • Homecoming dance
      8%
    • Basketball games
      8%
    • Grad Nite in the Gym
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,868
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    37%
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.54 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.54 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.54 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    28:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $79,852
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.4%
    62%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.68 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.68 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.68 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,540/ year
    National
    $12,239
    86%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.71 responses
    49%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.71 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.71 responses
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    My experience with University City High School has been quite the journey. I transferred to the high school my sophomore year due to my old school shutting down. Initially, I resented the school and did not want to be apart of any activities due to my grief of my old school closing. I did not take challenging courses and did not actively seek to make new friends. This led to me having a bad experience during my first year. However, my junior year I took rigorous classes where I learned valuable information from great teachers. I made more friends and became more involved with going to school events. Fast forward to my senior year and now I cannot picture going back to my old high school. I greatly appreciate my school's diversity and the wide range of classes that are offered. For anyone in the San Diego area, I recommend attending this high school.
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    I attended University City High School all four years and I loved it. It is in a very safe neighborhood and I have never felt I was in danger there. In addition to this, UCHS offers many challenging courses, such as APs, honors, advanced, and pathway courses. I personally participated in several AP and honors classes, as well as the Project Lead the Way: Biomedical Sciences pathway. I have learned so much from these experiences and truly feel that I have gained a high-quality education from this school.
    My experience attending University City High School was a great one. For the most part, all of the staff and faculty are extremely helpful whenever they can be, which is very important to the success of a school. However, a few of the teachers I had throughout my high school experience made my classes much harder than they should have been. So, if I had to change anything about the school, I would have it be to get teachers who know what they’re doing and taking their career seriously because the success or failure of the students are a reflection of the teacher.