University Preparatory

Summary:

University Preparatory is a high-performing public high school located in Victorville, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,120 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking of 115 out of 2,323 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

University Preparatory's academic performance is truly remarkable, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Victor Valley Union High School District and the state of California on standardized tests, often with proficiency rates that are 30-50 percentage points higher. The school also boasts an exceptional 4-year graduation rate of 100% and a remarkably low dropout rate of 0%, far surpassing the district and state averages. Additionally, University Preparatory has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.4%, compared to the district average of 11.9% and the state average of 29.9%.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, such as Lakeview Leadership Academy, Goodwill High, and Victor Valley High, University Preparatory stands out as a clear leader in academic achievement, graduation rates, and student engagement. The school's success may be attributed to factors such as a rigorous curriculum, highly qualified and dedicated teachers, strong parental and community involvement, and effective support systems for students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 13853 Seneca Rd.
       Victorville, CA  92392-9339


(760) 243-5940

District: Victor Valley Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,650 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.0 Help
Number of students:  1,141

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.8%
White:
10.8%
Asian:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.4% Help


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Compare Details University Preparatory ranks better than 87.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details University Preparatory ranks better than 95% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Victor Valley Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at University Preparatory who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.8%), White (10.8%), Asian (9.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Victor Valley Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Preparatory is 26, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the Victor Valley Union High School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Preparatory is $4,650, which is the lowest among 7 high schools in the Victor Valley Union High School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory 345th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See University Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory 115th of 2323 California public high schools. (See University Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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Victor Valley Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Victor Valley Union High 975th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Preparatory

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 56.76 745th 1999 62.7%
2008 53.53 847th 2005 57.8%
2009 69.07 542nd 2063 73.7%
2010 79.61 307th 2179 85.9%
2011 85.58 173rd 2236 92.3%
2012 79.88 307th 2259 86.4%
2013 79.57 330th 2379 86.1%
2015 84.89 337th 2477 86.4%
2016 81.89 399th 2497 84.0%
2017 92.02 192nd 2508 92.3%
2018 95.11 119th 2480 95.2%
2019 91.14 236th 2715 91.3%
2022 93.15 194th 2740 92.9%
2023 85.98 355th 2802 87.3%
2024 86.90 345th 2777 87.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.16 16th 2230 99.3%
2019 98.18 27th 2369 98.9%
2022 98.79 26th 2458 98.9%
2023 92.61 125th 2549 95.1%
2024 91.52 165th 2575 93.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.38 110th 2262 95.1%
2019 86.90 290th 2380 87.8%
2022 90.50 223rd 2509 91.1%
2023 79.11 453rd 2547 82.2%
2024 81.00 419th 2546 83.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.26 134th 2273 94.1%
2019 93.79 156th 2407 93.5%
2022 94.70 137th 2527 94.6%
2023 90.31 243rd 2558 90.5%
2024 91.06 225th 2547 91.2%
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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
2018 78.10 130th 700 81.4%
2019 65.74 295th 745 60.4%
2022 59.95 343rd 733 53.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at University Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.97 1st 614 99.8%
2024 80.94 85th 626 86.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.05 17th 2072 99.2%
2019 97.75 36th 2213 98.4%
2022 98.57 26th 2359 98.9%
2023 94.42 83rd 2391 96.5%
2024 95.10 75th 2383 96.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.70 197th 1496 86.8%
2019 84.29 178th 1602 88.9%
2022 83.53 178th 1555 88.6%
2023 79.83 242nd 1552 84.4%
2024 84.68 157th 1535 89.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for University Preparatory

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 69.68 265th 2063 87.2%
2008 62.43 429th 2117 79.7%
2009 62.25 403rd 2238 82.0%
2010 74.73 205th 2281 91.0%
2011 70.68 293rd 2367 87.6%
2012 72.04 262nd 2354 88.9%
2013 71.49 283rd 2426 88.3%
2015 98.14 15th 1994 99.2%
2016 96.70 38th 2039 98.1%
2017 96.99 33rd 2021 98.4%
2018 96.10 61st 2017 97.0%
2019 96.96 55th 2133 97.4%
2022 96.92 71st 2123 96.7%
2023 92.15 135th 2348 94.3%
2024 92.78 115th 2323 95.0%
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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 53.22 307th 786 60.9%
2024 79.99 92nd 804 88.6%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at University Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.14 274th 1323 79.3%
2024 81.18 39th 1350 97.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.49 24th 1862 98.7%
2019 99.08 19th 1937 99.0%
2022 99.15 21st 1943 98.9%
2023 96.80 58th 2247 97.4%
2024 96.20 57th 2235 97.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.56 125th 1760 92.9%
2019 89.89 161st 1833 91.2%
2022 95.72 75th 1858 96.0%
2023 88.34 178th 2118 91.6%
2024 89.64 145th 2098 93.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.89 39th 1834 97.9%
2019 98.34 41st 1880 97.8%
2022 96.16 85th 1916 95.6%
2023 94.97 87th 2207 96.1%
2024 95.12 81st 2172 96.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.13 30th 581 94.8%
2019 88.48 37th 582 93.6%
2023 68.41 248th 731 66.1%
2024 83.69 77th 712 89.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at University Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.86 1st 582 99.8%
2023 94.92 29th 720 96.0%
2024 96.71 19th 721 97.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.61 37th 1742 97.9%
2019 98.57 26th 1814 98.6%
2022 99.02 21st 1861 98.9%
2023 97.47 35th 2142 98.4%
2024 97.38 34th 2125 98.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.21 15th 1173 98.7%
2019 95.84 23rd 1222 98.1%
2022 85.98 122nd 1204 89.9%
2023 87.86 87th 1434 93.9%
2024 87.76 81st 1406 94.2%
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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.

University Preparatory Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Friday, September 21, 2012

Open Quote I am a 10th grader and this is my first year in UP. Although I have just been there for a month, I really want to say, I love my UP!---All the people in UP are really really nice and friendly. And almost all the students are motivated to study!--I like my classes, my friends, and my teachers. I also like our principal and our vice principal, who really care about us and help us a lot. Anyway, I will exert myself and do my best! I won't let you down, my UP! Close Quote



Enrollment information for University Preparatory

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 130 39 30 132 1 n/a n/a 16 348
2007 160 62 49 244 2 n/a n/a 19 536
2008 187 79 63 342 4 n/a n/a 0 675
2009 198 93 65 409 5 6 25 0 801
2010 255 100 95 519 6 7 1 0 983
2011 263 94 91 601 6 6 3 0 1064
2012 240 88 105 634 7 6 3 0 1083
2013 203 85 118 640 7 9 4 0 1066
2014 179 78 115 699 8 6 7 0 1092
2015 171 72 120 721 6 4 15 0 1109
2016 149 83 111 739 7 11 15 0 1115
2017 141 87 119 744 7 8 19 0 1125
2018 139 67 132 728 5 7 21 0 1099
2019 126 63 133 732 2 7 23 0 1086
2020 115 49 131 762 2 7 31 0 1097
2021 111 57 129 780 3 4 36 1 1121
2022 108 55 122 756 3 4 39 1 1088
2023 113 50 113 790 2 3 46 3 1120
2024 123 61 110 796 3 1 44 3 1141

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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
2006 348 16.5 21.1 41.6
2007 536 19.0 28.2 40.8
2008 675 25.2 26.8 40.4
2009 801 29.4 24.0 49.7
2010 983 34.0 28.9 55.5
2011 1064 n/a n/a 58.7
2012 1083 35.0 30.9 n/a
2013 1066 37.1 28.7 64.4
2014 1092 36.1 30.1 65.8
2015 1109 38.0 29.1 69.5
2016 1115 39.0 28.5 68.2
2017 1125 36.2 31.0 71.5
2018 1099 38.0 28.9 68.7
2019 1086 39.1 27.7 75.5
2020 1097 n/a n/a 84.8
2021 1121 40.2 27.8 84.2
2022 1088 40.4 26.9 77.8
2023 1120 41.4 27.0 54.3
2024 1141 43.7 26.0 68.4

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
2006 348 16.5 21.1 41.6
2007 536 19.0 28.2 40.8
2008 675 25.2 26.8 40.4
2009 801 29.4 24.0 49.7
2010 983 34.0 28.9 55.5
2011 1064 n/a n/a 58.7
2012 1083 35.0 30.9 n/a
2013 1066 37.1 28.7 64.4
2014 1092 36.1 30.1 65.8
2015 1109 38.0 29.1 69.5
2016 1115 39.0 28.5 68.2
2017 1125 36.2 31.0 71.5
2018 1099 38.0 28.9 68.7
2019 1086 39.1 27.7 75.5
2020 1097 n/a n/a 84.8
2021 1121 40.2 27.8 84.2
2022 1088 40.4 26.9 77.8
2023 1120 41.4 27.0 54.3
2024 1141 43.7 26.0 68.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Preparatory

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,650

Data source: California Department of Education
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 236th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 355th of 2802 Middle schools
 4%
Ranks 55th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 135th of 2348 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Preparatory)82.763
 19.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Victor Valley Union High)3733.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (University Preparatory)61.341
 20.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Victor Valley Union High)21.217.9
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Preparatory)79.173.4
 5.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Victor Valley Union High)33.533.5
 0%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (University Preparatory)6659.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Victor Valley Union High)20.215.5
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (University Preparatory)49.253.8
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Victor Valley Union High)16.316.4
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (University Preparatory)94.193.6
 0.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Victor Valley Union High)40.943.4
 2.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (University Preparatory)58.659.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Victor Valley Union High)15.313.8
 1.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (University Preparatory)51.554.1
 2.6%
   12th Grade Science (Victor Valley Union High)15.314.5
 0.8%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10861120
 3.1%
African American6350
 20.6%
American Indian22
Asian133113
 15%
Hispanic732790
 7.9%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White126113
 10.3%
Two or More Races2346
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.5%54.3%
 21.2%


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Students at University Preparatory are 70% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,141 students attended University Preparatory.

Yes! University Preparatory is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 115th of 2323 California high schools.


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