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University High

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Public, Charter Grades 9-12

9^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,137 California High Schools

Better than 100% of California high schools

Summary

University High is a 489-student high school serving grades 9–12 in Fresno, within Fresno Unified. Its most important distinction is outstanding performance across all three reported subjects: in 2025–2026, 96% of students were proficient in English language arts (ELA), 84% in math, and 96% in science, leading the nearby schools with results in every subject.

The school’s results are far above both state and district levels, with science its biggest advantage. Compared with California, University High was ahead by 47 percentage points in ELA, 46 in math, and 60 in science; its leads over Fresno Unified were 57, 55, and 72 points, respectively. It also topped the six nearby schools with reported results: its narrowest lead was 7 points in ELA over Buchanan High, while its leads in math and science were 29 and 34 points. Graduation and attendance measures were strong, too: the 99% graduation rate was 11 points above the state and 8 above the district, while 4% chronic absenteeism was 14 points below the state and 23 below the district.

SchoolDigger gives University High five stars and ranks it ninth of 2,137 schools, at the 100th percentile in 2025–2026; it was also at the 100th percentile in 2016–2017 and 2017–2018, and between the 93rd and 97th percentile in earlier years provided. The supplied test results cover only one school year, so they do not show whether scores are rising or falling. Context figures are also older: the listed student–teacher ratio was 24 in 2017–2018, and 15% of students were free/reduced lunch eligible that year; no current University High figures are supplied for either measure.

489

Students ?

24.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,220

Per pupil spending ?

2611 E. Matoian M/S UH134
Fresno, CA 93740

(559) 278-8263

District: Fresno Unified

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

33.7%

White:

28.2%

Hispanic:

26.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 93rd percentile in 2009 → 100th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Ranks in the top 1% of California high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school92%

District avg33%

California avg42%

9^th of 2,137

California public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 15High Schools in the Fresno Unified

639^th of 968Fresno Unified 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 2137	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	99.0	3 of 2017	99.9%	★★★★★
2017	98.6	4 of 2021	99.8%	★★★★★
2016	95.7	54 of 2039	97.4%	★★★★★
2015	96.0	51 of 1994	97.4%	★★★★★
2013	82.7	109 of 2426	95.5%	★★★★★
2012	85.0	79 of 2354	96.6%	★★★★★
2011	82.1	113 of 2367	95.2%	★★★★★
2010	83.5	90 of 2281	96.1%	★★★★★
2009	76.8	158 of 2238	92.9%	★★★★★
2008	89.3	25 of 2117	98.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	21 of 575	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	92.4	6 of 581	99.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	98.8	7 of 1865	99.6%	★★★★★
2018	98.1	4 of 1760	99.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	99.3	11 of 1880	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	99.7	2 of 1742	99.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	99.4	8 of 1999	99.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	99.0	13 of 1932	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	99.5	2 of 1834	99.9%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2018	97.2	1 of 366	99.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	98.7	3 of 1132	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	97.5	7 of 1173	99.4%	★★★★★

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 (2018)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

3.7

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What people are saying

by a student
Tuesday, November 30, 2010

University High is definitely one of the best schools in my area completely dedicated to us learning for a few reasons.

1)I can't say there's one teacher I thoroughly dislike and each class has something amazing to offer me.

2) Its program goes really well along with one another, (even though it may sound tough such has Physics in 9th grade).

3) Teachers STRIVE to get better, so they get feedback from us students at the end of the year and it helps them get a better idea how they're teaching so next year would be even better and the next year better and etc. Constant improvement.
Now with a new school, we're set. Perfect facilities and a school that looks like a spaceship?? I didn't know it could be any better!

At first, this school may seem challenging and yes, you do have to actually work to the best of your ability. It's even it a bit overwhelming to the students sometimes.
But it's not all about how smart you are, it's the dedication and effort you put into your work. And no matter the grade, remember, it's not an ordinary high school. Anyone who can put up with UHS for 4 years are set for college, and not only because there's college classes you can take your junior year.

I love this school and I can honestly say there is no other school in the world I'd rather be in. Close Quote

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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 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%)								(n/a)
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 2137 public high schools	50.4%		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	541^st of 2137 public high schools	74.7%		61	798^th of 2162 public high schools	63.1%	257		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%)								(n/a)
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	1317^th of 2137 public high schools	38.4%		35.8	1365^th of 2162 public high schools	36.9%	48		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. 10	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%)								(n/a)
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 2137 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 2017-18 school year, 489 students attended University High.

Is University High a good school?

Yes! University High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 2137 California high schools.

What district is University High in?

Fresno Unified

What is the racial makeup of University High?

Students at University High are 34% Asian, 28% White, 26% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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