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University High School Charter

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 11800 Texas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025-1402

(310) 914-3500 · universitywildcats.edlioschool.com/

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5/10
#624
Rank 624 out of 1,227
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #728 · 41st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #508 · 59th percentile
Science5/10 · #691 · 47th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

University High School Charter sits in the heart of West LA, drawing from one of the city's most competitive academic corridors where families tend to have high expectations and plenty of options. It lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, making it a reasonable choice for families in the Sawtelle or Brentwood neighborhoods who want a neighborhood public feel without the private school price tag. The surrounding area offers easy access to UCLA, local parks, and a genuinely walkable stretch of West LA — a nice backdrop for high schoolers navigating four years of city life alongside their academics.

Student Demographics

292 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
161 (55%)
African American
64 (22%)
White
35 (12%)
Asian
18 (6%)
Multiple Races
9 (3%)
Filipino
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners29 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged207 (71%)
Students with Disabilities48 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,385
Enrollment
73.5
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
22.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

23
AP Courses
offered
23.5%
AP Participation
of students
315
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Wildcats · CIF Los Angeles City Section

27
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #55 · 98th percentile

402 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found