Very Good
#2136 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 22% in state
University High School Charter
High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11800 Texas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
- Math 27% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University High School Charter score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 41% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University High School Charter 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$104,627
Median home value
$1,081,400
Median rent
$2,465/mo
College educated
69.6%
Homeownership
23.8%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90025; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning TreePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 0.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Empower StemPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.8 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| New West CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 998 | Compare → |
| Fusion Academy West Los AngelesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #229 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
University High School Charter is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University High School Charter
University High School Charter is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,136 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University High School Charter
What grades does University High School Charter serve?
University High School Charter serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University High School Charter?
University High School Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School Charter is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University High School Charter rank in CA?
University High School Charter ranks #2,136 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is University High School Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
University High School Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 School Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University High School Charter has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is University High School Charter a charter school?
Yes, University High School Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University High School Charter a Title I school?
No, University High School Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University High School Charter?
67.4% of students at University High School Charter 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
- 1,422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (310) 914-3500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90025)
- 45,238
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 90025; 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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