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University High

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

9^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,135 California High Schools

Better than 100% of California high schools

Summary

University High is a top-ranked public high school serving 498 students in grades 9-12 within the elite University High District in Fresno, consistently placing it among the very best schools in California.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in English, Math, and Science that are roughly double the state average and significantly higher than even other well-regarded local schools like Buchanan High. It ranks #11 in the state, a position it has maintained for years, and excels at serving all student groups effectively. Furthermore, student engagement is remarkably high, evidenced by a chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.4%, which is the lowest in the area and far below the state average of 19.4%.

University High achieves these outstanding results, including a near-perfect graduation rate, with moderate per-student spending, demonstrating efficient use of resources. Its smaller size compared to nearby comprehensive high schools like McLane High or Clovis High may contribute to its focused environment and consistent excellence, setting it apart as a uniquely high-performing and equitable institution in the Fresno area.

498

Students ?

24.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

21.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in California receive free school meals.

2611 East Matoian M/S UH134
Fresno, CA 93740

(559) 278-8263

District: University High District

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

34.1%

Hispanic:

28.7%

White:

25.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2019 → 100th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (92% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of California high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (86%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school92%

California avg42%

9^th of 2,135

California public high schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 1,530University High District among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	99.1	9 of 2135	99.6%	★★★★★
2025	99.1	11 of 2162	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	99.5	4 of 2159	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	99.4	9 of 2170	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	99.4	12 of 2123	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	99.0	3 of 1290	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	99.2	10 of 2133	99.5%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	21 of 575	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	89.2	23 of 585	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	93.6	6 of 573	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	93.7	4 of 591	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.6	5 of 581	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	93.8	7 of 582	98.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	98.8	7 of 1864	99.6%	★★★★★
2025	98.3	14 of 1906	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	8 of 1915	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	98.8	12 of 1915	99.4%	★★★★★
2022	98.8	12 of 1858	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	98.1	6 of 1054	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	98.6	12 of 1833	99.3%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	99.3	11 of 1880	99.4%	★★★★★
2025	99.8	3 of 1900	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.9	3 of 1902	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	99.8	5 of 1917	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	99.7	10 of 1861	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	99.8	6 of 1814	99.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	99.4	8 of 1997	99.6%	★★★★★
2025	99.7	5 of 2013	99.8%	★★★★★
2024	99.8	7 of 2026	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	99.9	1 of 2030	100.0%	★★★★★
2022	99.2	20 of 1943	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	99.8	2 of 1126	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	99.6	8 of 1937	99.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	99.0	13 of 1930	99.3%	★★★★★
2025	99.5	9 of 1942	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	99.7	6 of 1948	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	99.7	1 of 1963	99.9%	★★★★★
2022	99.7	9 of 1916	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	99.4	2 of 1122	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	99.5	7 of 1880	99.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	98.1	2 of 574	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.2	1 of 541	99.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	98.7	3 of 1130	99.7%	★★★★★
2025	97.3	9 of 1155	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	98.6	3 of 1173	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.8	2 of 1193	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	98.5	7 of 1204	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	98.1	8 of 1222	99.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)100th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2024)100th percentile~ school

Female (2026)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)100th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)99th percentile~ school

Male (2026)99th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)96th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs California (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy96%+47 vs state

Science96%+60 vs state

Mathematics84%+46 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CAST Science (2026)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2026)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	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 All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University High	Public, Charter	9-12	2611 East Matoian M/S UH134	Fresno	93740	Fresno County	University High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 278-8263	498	20	24.8	21.3%	128 (25.7%)	14 (2.8%)	143 (28.7%)	170 (34.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.6%)	99.1	9^th of 2135 public high schools	99.6%		99.1	11^th of 2162 public high schools	99.5%	2			95.6		95.6			96.5	96.5			84.2	84.2
Fresno Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	1318 East Shaw Ave. Ste. 420	Fresno	93710	Fresno County	Fresno Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(559) 497-3850	0			—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Herbert Hoover High	Public	9-12	5550 North First St.	Fresno	93710	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 451-4000	2,040	109	18.7	83.5%	183 (9.0%)	204 (10.0%)	1,292 (63.3%)	267 (13.1%)	18 (0.9%)	9 (0.4%)	59 (2.9%)	48.7	1061^st of 2135 public high schools	50.3%		44.4	1158^th of 2162 public high schools	46.4%	97			31.5	16.7	31.1			50.9	50.9			21.6	21.6	$29,403	$26,406	$2,997
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High	Public	9-12	4330 East Garland Ave.	Fresno	93726	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 248-7080	1,186	63	18.7	86.6%	43 (3.6%)	36 (3.0%)	947 (79.8%)	135 (11.4%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	16 (1.3%)	74.1	540^th of 2135 public high schools	74.7%		61	798^th of 2162 public high schools	63.1%	258			46.3		46.3			64.2	64.2			36.6	36.6	$27,633	$24,892	$2,741
Carter G. Woodson Public Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	3333 North Bond Ave.	Fresno	93721	Fresno County	Carter G. Woodson Public Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 229-3529	364	22	16.3	93.7%	39 (10.7%)	64 (17.6%)	234 (64.3%)	13 (3.6%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.2%)	13.1	1805^th of 2135 public high schools	15.5%		14.4	1824^th of 2162 public high schools	15.6%	19	0.0			7.4	5.4	9.1	7.4	14.7	12.8	9.1	0.0	1.1	1.5
McLane High	Public	9-12	2727 North Cedar Ave.	Fresno	93703	Fresno County	Fresno Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 248-5100	2,056	106	19.4	93.3%	64 (3.1%)	106 (5.2%)	1,541 (75.0%)	296 (14.4%)	9 (0.4%)	7 (0.3%)	30 (1.5%)	38.2	1316^th of 2135 public high schools	38.4%		35.8	1365^th of 2162 public high schools	36.9%	49			18.3		18.3			57.8	57.8			11.1	11.1	$27,421	$24,536	$2,885
Aspen Ridge Public	Public, Charter	7-12	3821 North Clark St.	Fresno	93705	Fresno County	Aspen Ridge Public District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 374-0080	246	17	14.7	81.3%	12 (4.9%)	26 (10.6%)	193 (78.5%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)								(n/a)														$37,413	$36,228	$1,185
Violet Heintz Education Academy	Public	7-12	4939 East Yale Ave.	Fresno	93727	Fresno County	Fresno County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 443-4863	59	5	11.6	86.4%	7 (11.9%)	8 (13.6%)	37 (62.7%)	5 (8.5%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					0.0				0.0				0.0
Crescent View West Public Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1901 East Shields Ave. Ste. 105	Fresno	93726	Fresno County	Crescent View West Public Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 222-8439	1,703	63	27.0	90.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.1	1582^nd of 2135 public high schools	25.9%		26.4	1563^rd of 2162 public high schools	27.7%	19				34.6	34.6			37.3	37.3			3.6	3.6
Buchanan High	Public	9-12	1560 North Minnewawa Ave.	Clovis	93611	Fresno County	Clovis Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 327-3000	2,551	118	21.6	35.2%	1,037 (40.7%)	67 (2.6%)	928 (36.4%)	347 (13.6%)	12 (0.5%)	6 (0.2%)	153 (6.0%)	94.6	103^rd of 2135 public high schools	95.2%		93.1	142^nd of 2162 public high schools	93.4%	39					61.5			89.9	89.9			55.7	55.7	$23,876	$23,338	$538

Frequently Asked Questions about University High

How many students attend University High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 498 students attended University High.

What is the racial makeup of University High?

Students at University High are 34% Asian, 29% Hispanic, 26% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Is University High a good school?

Yes! University High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 2135 California high schools.

What district is University High in?

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