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University Preparatory

Shasta Union High · Shasta County · 2200 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001-0337

(530) 245-2790 · www.uprep.net

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10/10
#10
Rank 10 out of 337
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #9 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #15 · 96th percentile
Science10/10 · #13 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

University Preparatory is a standout charter school in Redding that punches well above its weight, landing among the very top schools in California with near-perfect academic performance across English, math, and science. Families who are serious about college readiness and want a rigorous, focused environment — without having to relocate to a major metro area — will find it genuinely hard to beat. Redding itself is a gateway to incredible outdoor living along the Sacramento River and near Shasta Lake, so students here get the rare combination of elite academics and a laid-back Northern California lifestyle.

Student Demographics

582 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
395 (68%)
Hispanic
68 (12%)
Multiple Races
62 (11%)
Asian
36 (6%)
American Indian
10 (2%)
Other
11 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged200 (34%)
Students with Disabilities16 (3%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,009
Enrollment
47.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
16
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

99.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Panther · CIF Northern Section

20
varsity sports
8 boys
8 girls
Alpine Skiing/SnowboardingBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (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 Programs7/10 · #229 · 62nd percentile

88 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found