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Charter high school · University Preparatory Value High District · Los Angeles, California

University Preparatory Value High

University Preparatory Value High rates 8.2, right at the middle of University Preparatory Value High District's high schools, whose rated median is 8.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.2this school

8.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the University Preparatory Value High District median is 8.2.

#881 of 9,557 schools in California · University Preparatory Value High District: 1 high schools rated, median 8.2

The brief

A charter high school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 881 of 9,557 schools in California and 1 of 1 in University Preparatory Value High District.

University Preparatory Value High is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math29%5 points below the California average of 34%2025 CAASPP
Reading59%6 points above the California average of 53%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).2025 CAASPP; 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.0
25% of the rating
Academics
8.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 90005; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
University Preparatory Value High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Los Angeles school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$52,755
Median home value
$1,084,400
Median rent
$1,648/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
9%
Poverty rate
24.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
94
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
77
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
79
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
2,917/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Los Angeles. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
25.8% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
10 sports
5 boys' · 5 girls' · 10 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than University Preparatory Value High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about University Preparatory Value High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

University Preparatory Value High is part of the Value Schools network, which reports that 97% of its high school graduates are college-ready and 73% are accepted to four-year universities 1. The school participates in career exploration initiatives designed to connect student education with real-world experiences 1. For instance, students from University Prep Value High visited the Glenair manufacturing plant in Arcadia, California, where CEO Peter Kaufman discussed workplace philosophy and positive work environments 1. The school also engages with Capital Group Associates for senior college essay tutorials and career exploration 1. Value Schools has announced a $300,159 dollar-for-dollar challenge as part of its End-of-Year Giving Campaign to support students and families 1. Additionally, University Prep Value High has a State Approved Federal LCAP Addendum on record 1.
Sources (1)
  1. valueschools.com
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does University Preparatory Value High serve?

University Preparatory Value High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend University Preparatory Value High?

University Preparatory Value High has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Value High?

The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Value High is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does University Preparatory Value High rank in CA?

University Preparatory Value High ranks #881 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is University Preparatory Value High's MySchoolScout rating?

University Preparatory Value High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Value High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, University Preparatory Value High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is University Preparatory Value High a charter school?

Yes, University Preparatory Value High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is University Preparatory Value High a Title I school?

No, University Preparatory Value High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Preparatory Value High?

87.2% of students at University Preparatory Value 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
484
Student-teacher ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Phone
(213) 382-1223
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$18,948
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 90005)
38,747
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
35.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.