University Preparatory Value High

University Preparatory Value High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of the University Preparatory Value High District. The school serves approximately 484 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 94.7th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 18% proficiency in math, 14 points below the state average and 61% in reading/language arts, 9 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $52,755, where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Value High is 21:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

University Preparatory Value High is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.