University High School
- Public
- TUCSON, AZ
Public School
University High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 8-12
- TUCSON, AZ
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 509 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
editorial
About
University High School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
99%
Percent Proficient - Math
95%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1340
614 responses
Average ACT
30
357 responses
AP Enrollment
100%
Popular Colleges
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.
Map
Map
Map is loading
Note: School map boundaries may have changed for the current school year. Please contact your school district to verify school assignment for your child.
Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$45,227
National
$64,994Median Rent
$861
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$165,900
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Poll
84%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 62 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 62 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,222
Free or Reduced Lunch
19%
89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 63 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 63 responses62%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 63 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$57,705
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.8%
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 82 responses89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 82 responses87%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 82 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$9,237 / year
National
$12,23993%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 84 responses38%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 84 responses87%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 84 responsesSimilar Schools
Schools like University High School
- grade A minusSabino High School
- Tucson Unified School District, AZ
- 7-12
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 228 reviews
- grade A+Catalina Foothills High School
- Catalina Foothills Unified School District, AZ
- 9-12
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 351 reviews
- grade ACanyon Del Oro High School
- Amphitheater Unified School District, AZ
- PK, 9-12
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 515 reviews
- grade B+Ironwood Ridge High School
- Amphitheater Unified School District, AZ
- 9-12
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 628 reviews
University High School Reviews
Rating 4.06 out of 5 509 reviews
Selecting a category below will take you to another page
All Categories
I really enjoyed my time at University High School! I felt that the teachers really wanted to connect with the students and put a lot of time and effort into their curriculum. One thing that I would like to see changed is the administration's efforts towards supporting their students' mental health. Since this school is a college prep one, it's easy to get pulled under by the work and feel subpar compared to students who are excelling. Overall, though, I really valued my time at this school.
UHS has a reputation for being a challenging school with excellent academics and nerdy students. Historically, this statement may have been true, but in recent years, the school culture has changed to be more well rounded. Students have the resources to excel and be challenged, but also have other opportunities for sports and clubs. The school has begun to be much more well rounded, and has sacrificed some of the rigorous coursework and high-strung culture. This is good for many students, as a lower stress environment is great for mental health. With this, UHS produces students who have good social skills, academically sound, well rounded, passionate, and very prepared for college. One of the only weaknesses is the district and facilities. The school district has driven out teachers, little funding for maintenance and janitors leaves the facilities barely functioning or unusable, and sharing a campus means overcrowding. Despite this, I have had an excellent experience at UHS.
University High is a school that requires all the resources you need to be successful but could do better at informing students about the system they are trying to be successful in. The school naturally packs your resume so that you have very good chances of admission towards programs and scholarships. AP classes allow you to collect college credit throughout all four years. Teachers are supportive, talented, and open to feedback and communication. An issue I do have with the school is that for many students like me, who entered high school not knowing anything about the college process, were not told anything about the importance of building a resume or reaching out for outside of school programs. The school is great for all students but could be a lot better if they were informed about all the resources they have and why they are important.