Excellent
#739 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
University City High
High School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6949 Genesee Ave., San Diego, CA 92122
- Math 48% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University City High score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 61% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where University City High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,825
Median home value
$1,005,000
Median rent
$2,601/mo
College educated
74.3%
Homeownership
33.6%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torah High School of San DiegoPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Fusion AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Fusion San DiegoPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| La Jolla Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,099 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #30 of 174
- District spending per student
- $20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
University City High is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University City High
University City High is a public high school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 1,505 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University City High
What grades does University City High serve?
University City High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University City High?
University City High has an enrollment of approximately 1,505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University City High?
The student-teacher ratio at University City High is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University City High rank in CA?
University City High ranks #739 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is University City High's MySchoolScout rating?
University City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at University City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University City High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is University City High a charter school?
No, University City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University City High a Title I school?
No, University City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University City High?
47.4% of students at University City High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (858) 605-2800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92122)
- 45,437
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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