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University City High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- San Diego, CA
- Rating 3.69 out of 5 491 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Health & Safetygrade B
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Academics
AP Enrollment
40%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$86,065
National
$62,843Median Rent
$2,149
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$617,666
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 82%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 56 responses
Poll
- 77%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 56 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,838
Free or Reduced Lunch
40%
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 58 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 58 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 58 responses
Teachers
- 61%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 72 responses
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 72 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 72 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$14,805 / year
National
$12,239- 87%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 75 responses
- 51%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 75 responses
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 75 responses
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I am a mom of two seniors (that just graduated), I loved this school for my sons. They were academically challenged, the teachers and the administration were extremely helpful. Due to their honors, AP and community college courses both boys are off to four year universities this fall. Even though their senior year was cut impacted due to Covid the school did everything they could to celebrate the best they could! Hats off to Ms. Van Bemmel for being an amazing counselor.
During my time so far, I have had one of the most positive experiences. The students are all very respectful and prominent. The teachers are great educators and do their absolute best to assure that you comprehend the material and gain the best understanding you possibly can! I strongly believe University City High School is great for academics.
My overall experience was great. It's a very diverse school with many students from all over San Diego county. The teachers are helpful, as well, coming before and staying after school to help with anything. It has many clubs and sports that would interest any student. Most importantly, it prepares students for college with many AP classes and even some community college classes. I did not experience really any bullying at the school since the teachers and administrators take those things very seriously. The fire alarms at the school would go off very frequently, which we thought at first was very amusing but after a while just got annoying. But if that's the worse part of the school, there's nothing to really worry about. I would highly recommend going to UC High for it's high regards in education and college readiness.