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#4234 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 44% in state

Upland High

High School · Upland Unified · Upland, CA

An Upland Unified high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

565 West 11th St., Upland, CA 91786

  • Math 32% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation23.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$16,897
Chronic Absenteeism32.5%

Students at Upland High score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Upland High 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,186/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Upland), 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

$86,961

Median home value

$607,100

Median rent

$1,923/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

44.9%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
23.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·47 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Western Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1private9–120.7 mi395Compare →
Stone Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–121.2 mi113Compare →
Hillside HighEnrollment path unverified7.310–121.4 mi129Compare →

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.

Upland Unified

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#6 of 14
District spending per student
$16,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Upland High is listed in Upland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Upland High

Upland High is a public high school in Upland, CA, part of Upland Unified, serving approximately 2,905 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,234 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Upland High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Upland High School is a four-year public high school located in Upland, California 2. Established in 1955, the institution originally operated as part of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District 2. In 1988, it transitioned to become a member of the Upland Unified School District, where it remains today 2. The school serves a specific geographic area, including students from Upland and the northern portions of Ontario and Montclair that are situated north of the San Bernardino Freeway 2.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Upland High

What grades does Upland High serve?

Upland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Upland High?

Upland High has an enrollment of approximately 2,905 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Upland High?

The student-teacher ratio at Upland High is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Upland High rank in CA?

Upland High ranks #4,234 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Upland High's MySchoolScout rating?

Upland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Upland High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Upland High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Upland High a charter school?

No, Upland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Upland High a Title I school?

No, Upland High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Upland High?

69.2% of students at Upland 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
2,905
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
121
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.5%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 91786)
55,519
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
34.8
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 91786; 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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