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University High School
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  • Public
  • IRVINE, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B minus
  6. Administration
    grade A minus
  7. Sports
    grade B minus
  8. Food
    grade C+
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C+

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University High School is a top rated, public school located in IRVINE, CA. It has 2,097 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 25 to 1. According to state test scores, 86% of students are at least proficient in math and 84% in reading.

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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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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade D
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$129,774
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$3,104
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$1,426,569
National
$244,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 56 responses
Poll
68%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 56 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 181 responses
  • Spirit Night!
    18%
  • Club Kick Off
    17%
  • Office Hours
    12%
  • Sporting events
    12%
  • Musicals
    10%
  • Spirit rallys
    10%
  • Plays
    9%

Students

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 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 59 responses
51%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 59 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$93,247
Teachers in First/Second Year
10.9%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 73 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 73 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 73 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
Low
Expenses Per Student
$12,882 / year
National
$12,239
81%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 78 responses
53%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 78 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 78 responses

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