Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-12, University Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
59%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
University Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Prep?
The graduation rate of University Prep is 21-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend University Prep?
158 students attend University Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of University Prep students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does University Prep offer ?
University Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is University Prep part of?
University Prep is part of University Preparatory School District.
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