Public School
University High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Irvine, CA
- 437 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesC
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB
- SportsB
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesC-
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- Cost of LivingD
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingC
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$95,573
National
$55,322Median Rent
$2,114
National
$949Median Home Value
$753,400
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 90%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.42 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.42 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,617
Free or Reduced Lunch
17%
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.45 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.45 responses
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.45 responses
Teachers
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.59 responses
- 69%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.59 responses
- 66%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.59 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
$10,512/ year
National
$12,239- 84%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.64 responses
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.64 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.64 responses
University High School Reviews
437 reviews
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I loved going to University! I'm a senior, and today is my last day. I am eternally grateful for my 4 amazing, exciting high school years. Teachers and administration at UHS are truly amazing, supportive, and patient. I've never had a bad teacher here. Students are very nice...there is a wonderful sense of community. UHS's advanced courses and wide range of electives, as well as special education program prove that students learn at their own pace. In my classes, we did lots of hands-on, engaging learning. UHS has an AMAZING athletics program as well as fine arts. We also have an outstanding club called Best Buddies, where students who join are paired up with special needs students and hang out with them, and even go on field trips! I am very excited for the next 4 years I will be spending at Harvard in Massachusetts. There are so many fun events here, and most importantly, Trojan pride.
It was alright at University High School. The teachers varied in quality and character, as did the students. It is a good environment in promoting academic effort and achievement, although sometimes a bit overboard in that aspect and it often can lead to over competitiveness among teenagers. There are lots of high-achieving students who achieve great things both inside and outside of the classroom. I didn't completely like the school because of the unusual workload and the entitled, snobby, privileged attitude shared by a majority of students here. However, students are often nicer and more well-behaved than average and it is nonetheless a great school. My high school experience soured over the years as I began to see the many flaws in our education system, in general, which isn't very fair to attribute as a fault of this school in particular.
Pros: UHS has been named over and over one of the "best" schools to go to in SoCal and nationally. Our clubs (MUN, FBLA, Speech & Debate, Mock Trial....) are nationally recognized. There are significantly less drugs, sex, inappropriate stuff here because the general stereotype of everyone is school-focused and hardworking. There are a lot of opportunities here. We got a good DHH program.
Cons: The pressure is real here. The atmosphere is very competitive. With the teachers, it's a 50-50 chance of getting a really good teacher or a really bad teacher. You're taking your chances if you go here. As for the people, there aren't really different sections. A lot of Asians. Make friends=make connections. Grades are important. People look down on you if you don't have good grades. Counselors kind of suck. Tacky overall
Cons: The pressure is real here. The atmosphere is very competitive. With the teachers, it's a 50-50 chance of getting a really good teacher or a really bad teacher. You're taking your chances if you go here. As for the people, there aren't really different sections. A lot of Asians. Make friends=make connections. Grades are important. People look down on you if you don't have good grades. Counselors kind of suck. Tacky overall