University High School
- Public
- IRVINE, CA
Public School
University High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- IRVINE, CA
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 522 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade B minus
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
84%
Percent Proficient - Math
86%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1400
601 responses
Average ACT
31
400 responses
AP Enrollment
44%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$129,774
National
$69,021Median Rent
$3,104
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$1,426,569
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 56 responsesPoll
68%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 56 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,097
Free or Reduced Lunch
20%
97%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 59 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 59 responses51%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 59 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$93,247
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.9%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 73 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 73 responses67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 73 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$12,882 / year
National
$12,23981%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 78 responses53%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 78 responses77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 78 responsesSimilar Schools
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University High School Reviews
Rating 3.88 out of 5 522 reviews
University High School has a competitive atmosphere that is highly taxing on students' mental and physical health. To begin with, there is a concerning divide between CP and AP classes. On one hand, the AP classes at UHS are ridiculously challenging. For example, UHS's AP physics class crams the content of two AP exams into a single school year, differing from every other school in the district. On the other hand, CP classes lack organization. Therefore students who hope for a constructive learning atmosphere but don't wish to pack their schedules with AP classes will find themselves in an impossible situation.
I've had a pretty amazing experience at University High School in Irvine, California. They have provided me with so many opportunities for rigorous learning and opportunities to be involved in so many unique clubs, activities, and classes. Students at University High are really passionate and love to collaborate with each other. Teachers also really care about their students and I've had so many meaningful interactions in their classes. Classes are interesting and engaging and we often have interesting discussions. Also, no matter what question I have or if I want to learn more about something, there is always someone willing to help me -- teachers, counselors, students, anyone! I've had a chance to really foster my love for learning by taking honors classes. The only downside I would reflect on is how competitive the environment can be, which makes you feel a bit pressured at times to be high achieving. But competitiveness has also encouraged me as well!
University High School has a strength in its academics. They provide rigorous and highly academic classes. However, this emphasis on academics has led to an extremely competitive community at school and a detrimental decline to mental health. UHS has done a good job at trying to accommodate those who need assistance with their mental health, but the students tend to ignore them as they focus on their academics even more. I hope UHS does more to diffuse the seriousness of school and provide more fun, carefree events that are accessible to everyone.