Very Good
#1667 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
University Preparatory
High School · University Preparatory District · Redding, CA
A charter high school in Redding, CA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001
- Math 55% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University Preparatory score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where University Preparatory sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,399/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Redding), 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
$70,594
Median home value
$385,900
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Shasta HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,284 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 218 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
University Preparatory District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
University Preparatory is listed in University Preparatory District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Preparatory
University Preparatory is a public high school in Redding, CA, part of University Preparatory District, serving approximately 1,016 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,667 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Preparatory
What grades does University Preparatory serve?
University Preparatory serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend University Preparatory?
University Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 1,016 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Preparatory rank in CA?
University Preparatory ranks #1,667 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is University Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
University Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Preparatory has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is University Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, University Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Preparatory a Title I school?
No, University Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Preparatory?
29.9% of students at University Preparatory 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.4%
- Phone
- (530) 245-2790
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 96001)
- 34,109
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 96001; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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