Is University Preparatory a good school?

Yes. University Preparatory ranks in the top 8.4% of California high schools.

How many students attend University Preparatory?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,013 students attended University Preparatory.

What is the racial makeup of University Preparatory?

Students at University Preparatory are 69% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 1% American Indian.

University Preparatory

Summary:

University Preparatory is a high-performing public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Redding, California, with 1,013 students and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, outperforming the California averages across key metrics.

University Preparatory students significantly outshine their peers statewide on standardized tests, with 70.97% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy compared to 55.73% statewide, and 55.65% proficient or better in math versus 27.9% across California. The school also boasts an exceptional 99.2% 4-year graduation rate and a remarkably low 0.0% dropout rate, far exceeding state averages. Additionally, University Preparatory's chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.2% is significantly lower than the state average, indicating high student engagement.

Notably, California Heritage Youthbuild Academy II, a nearby school, had an 11th-grade English proficiency rate of just 20% in 2023-2024, highlighting University Preparatory's exceptional academic performance. Despite serving a diverse student population, with 32.38% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, University Preparatory has maintained its consistently high rankings and 5-star rating, demonstrating its ability to effectively support students from all backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

2200 Eureka Way
Redding, CA 96001-0337

(530) 245-2790

District: University Preparatory District

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 1,013

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.9%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Two or more races:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Preparatory ranks better than 88% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.52. (See more...)

Compare Details University Preparatory ranks better than 91.6% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.14. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of University Preparatory freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory 332^nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See University Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory 196^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See University Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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University Preparatory District:

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory District 110^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	89.78	271^st	2715	90.0%
2021	88.80	76^th	894	91.5%
2022	87.75	326^th	2740	88.1%
2023	93.65	184^th	2802	93.4%
2024	87.52	332^nd	2777	88.0%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	64.12	214^th	554	61.4%
2022	77.02	131^st	665	80.3%
2023	77.53	135^th	678	80.1%
2024	53.11	338^th	699	51.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	87.77	175^th	2369	92.6%
2021	94.04	17^th	721	97.6%
2022	88.33	170^th	2458	93.1%
2023	97.33	52^nd	2549	98.0%
2024	87.42	229^th	2575	91.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	87.14	286^th	2380	88.0%
2021	84.87	93^rd	738	87.4%
2022	85.58	329^th	2509	86.9%
2023	89.12	263^rd	2547	89.7%
2024	83.74	374^th	2546	85.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	90.29	232^nd	2407	90.4%
2021	89.66	64^th	763	91.6%
2022	87.82	302^nd	2527	88.0%
2023	94.73	141^st	2558	94.5%
2024	88.20	285^th	2547	88.8%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.22	256^th	745	65.6%
2022	32.51	530^th	733	27.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	89.90	136^th	2213	93.9%
2022	90.94	128^th	2359	94.6%
2023	92.11	114^th	2391	95.2%
2024	97.21	44^th	2383	98.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	73.91	379^th	1602	76.3%
2022	70.69	414^th	1555	73.4%
2023	81.64	214^th	1552	86.2%
2024	67.02	470^th	1535	69.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	98.87	23^rd	2133	98.9%
2021	95.23	48^th	1290	96.3%
2022	95.02	112^th	2123	94.7%
2023	92.04	136^th	2348	94.2%
2024	88.14	196^th	2323	91.6%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.93	136^th	786	82.7%
2024	63.37	232^nd	804	71.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.89	216^th	1547	86.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	99.72	6^th	1937	99.7%
2021	94.49	45^th	1126	96.0%
2022	97.00	55^th	1943	97.2%
2023	96.41	64^th	2247	97.2%
2024	90.14	122^nd	2235	94.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	98.47	15^th	1833	99.2%
2021	92.38	73^rd	1054	93.1%
2022	93.33	127^th	1858	93.2%
2023	88.59	173^rd	2118	91.8%
2024	86.61	195^th	2098	90.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	98.78	27^th	1880	98.6%
2021	96.42	40^th	1122	96.4%
2022	95.23	103^rd	1916	94.6%
2023	93.84	110^th	2207	95.0%
2024	88.15	176^th	2172	91.9%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.60	57^th	582	90.2%
2022	79.51	109^th	581	81.2%
2023	70.94	223^rd	731	69.5%
2024	71.00	212^th	712	70.2%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	96.28	61^st	1861	96.7%
2023	94.89	65^th	2142	97.0%
2024	94.13	67^th	2125	96.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at University Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	95.76	24^th	1222	98.0%
2022	85.03	136^th	1204	88.7%
2023	80.69	166^th	1434	88.4%
2024	71.02	298^th	1406	78.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	699	5	71	101	9	1	98	0	984
2020	688	4	71	96	7	0	96	0	962
2021	671	8	68	110	6	0	92	0	955
2022	700	9	69	108	10	1	94	1	992
2023	698	6	79	124	11	3	92	0	1013

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	984	45.6	21.5	19.6
2020	962	n/a	n/a	17.2
2021	955	45.2	21.0	17.9
2022	992	45.9	21.6	24.2
2023	1013	46.6	21.7	32.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	984	45.6	21.5	19.6
2020	962	n/a	n/a	17.2
2021	955	45.2	21.0	17.9
2022	992	45.9	21.6	24.2
2023	1013	46.6	21.7	32.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Preparatory

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 271^st of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 184^th of 2802 Middle schools	3.4%
Ranks 23^rd of 2133 High schools	Ranks 136^th of 2348 High schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Preparatory)	72	69.3	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (University Preparatory)	59.9	56.7	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Preparatory)	78.6	76.1	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (University Preparatory)	74.8	59.1	15.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Preparatory)	63.8	77.4	13.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (University Preparatory)	56.9	66	9.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (University Preparatory)	56.3	58.5	2.2%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Preparatory)	91.2	70.5	20.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (University Preparatory)	72.8	54.9	17.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (University Preparatory)	75	64.5	10.5%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	984	1013	2.9%
African American	5	6	20%
American Indian	9	11	22.2%
Asian	71	79	11.3%
Hispanic	101	124	22.8%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	699	698	0.1%
Two or More Races	98	92	6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.6%	32.4%	12.8%

Schools Near University Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
University Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2200 Eureka Way	Redding	96001	Shasta County	University Preparatory District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 245-2790	1,013	47	21.7	32.4%	698 (68.9%)	6 (0.6%)	124 (12.2%)	79 (7.8%)	11 (1.1%)	3 (0.3%)	92 (9.1%)	88.1	196^th of 2323 public high schools	91.6%		92	136^th of 2348 public high schools	94.2%	60	52.6		61.5	56.4	64.1	67.3	67.3	71.0	67.2	52.6	50.3	61.5	55.7	55.0
Shasta Collegiate Academy	Public	9-12	2200 Eureka Way	Redding	96001	Shasta County	Shasta Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 245-2760	183	8	23.3	47.0%	127 (69.4%)	5 (2.7%)	26 (14.2%)	5 (2.7%)	10 (5.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.4%)	71.7	452^nd of 2323 public high schools	80.5%		54.8	765^th of 2348 public high schools	67.4%	313		45.2		43.2				64.3	64.3				28.6	28.6	$6,862
Shasta High	Public	9-12	2500 Eureka Way	Redding	96001	Shasta County	Shasta Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 241-4161	1,333	63	21.2	43.9%	900 (67.5%)	32 (2.4%)	225 (16.9%)	52 (3.9%)	61 (4.6%)	4 (0.3%)	53 (4.0%)	88.9	184^th of 2323 public high schools	92.1%		83	274^th of 2348 public high schools	88.3%	90		50.6		50.9				71.8	71.8				54.0	54.0	$7,279
Pioneer Continuation High	Public	9-12	2650 Eighth St.	Redding	96001	Shasta County	Shasta Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 243-1880	240	15	15.9	62.1%	145 (60.4%)	6 (2.5%)	48 (20.0%)	6 (2.5%)	16 (6.7%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.1%)	12.3	1894^th of 2323 public high schools	18.5%		15.2	1828^th of 2348 public high schools	22.1%	66		4.4	16.7	5.9				17.6	17.6				2.2	2.2	$10,714
Shasta Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	307 Park Marina Cir.	Redding	96001	Shasta County	Shasta Charter Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 245-2600	274	15	18.6	49.6%	190 (69.3%)	3 (1.1%)	34 (12.4%)	9 (3.3%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (10.2%)	73.7	426^th of 2323 public high schools	81.7%		81.1	308^th of 2348 public high schools	86.9%	118		36.3		36.3				68.1	68.1				37.0	37.0
Shasta County Independent Study	Public	6-12	3711 Oasis Rd.	Redding	96003	Shasta County	Shasta County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 225-0163	107	4	26.2	88.8%	67 (62.6%)	3 (2.8%)	14 (13.1%)	2 (1.9%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.0%)	14.5	1826^th of 2323 public high schools	21.4%		27.2	1500^th of 2348 public high schools	36.1%	326			9.1	11.5				18.6	17.7				4.7	3.9	$8,094
Shasta-Trinity Regional Occupational Program	Public	10-12	4659 Eastside Rd.	Redding	96001	Shasta County	Shasta-Trinity Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(530) 246-3302	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shasta County Juvenile Court	Public	7-12	2684 Radio Ln.	Redding	96001	Shasta County	Shasta County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 225-0360	26	2	13.0	88.5%	9 (34.6%)	4 (15.4%)	7 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.5%)	1 (3.8%)	2 (7.7%)								(n/a)															$20,724
Enterprise High	Public	9-12	3411 Churn Creek Rd.	Redding	96002	Shasta County	Shasta Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 222-6601	1,109	54	20.5	60.1%	548 (49.4%)	50 (4.5%)	251 (22.6%)	122 (11.0%)	61 (5.5%)	6 (0.5%)	62 (5.6%)	72.8	436^th of 2323 public high schools	81.2%		67.5	516^th of 2348 public high schools	78.0%	80		40.3	36.4	40.2				60.8	60.8				36.3	36.3	$8,548
Central Valley High	Public	9-12	4066 La Mesa Ave.	Shasta Lake	96019	Shasta County	Gateway Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 275-7075	625	27	23.2	60.0%	377 (60.3%)	18 (2.9%)	109 (17.4%)	30 (4.8%)	53 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.6%)	73.9	421^st of 2323 public high schools	81.9%		72.7	439^th of 2348 public high schools	81.3%	18		31.1		31.4				68.9	68.9				43.6	43.6	$9,280

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