Very Good
#2835 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
University High
High School · Irvine Unified · Irvine, CA
An Irvine Unified high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4771 Campus Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
- Math 67% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where University 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvine), 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
$95,938
Median home value
$938,900
Median rent
$2,803/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
26.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92612; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California University Fce High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Tvt Community Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 855 | Compare → |
| Tvt Community Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 769 | Compare → |
| Irvine HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,951 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Irvine Unified
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #17 of 43
- District spending per student
- $14,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
University High is listed in Irvine Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University High
University High is a public high school in Irvine, CA, part of Irvine Unified, serving approximately 2,226 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,835 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University High
What grades does University High serve?
University High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University High?
University High has an enrollment of approximately 2,226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High?
The student-teacher ratio at University High is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University High rank in CA?
University High ranks #2,835 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is University High's MySchoolScout rating?
University High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University High has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is University High a charter school?
No, University High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University High a Title I school?
No, University High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University High?
22.0% of students at University 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
- 2,226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (949) 936-7600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92612)
- 33,706
- Area average commute
- 22.8 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 92612; 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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