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University High School Charter is a public charter high school located in Los Angeles, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,338 students. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 909 out of 1,560 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
University High School Charter stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 12.85% White, 23.2% African American, 53.11% Hispanic, 7.53% Asian, and other minority groups. The school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 419 out of 1,290 California high schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 1,050 out of 2,335 in 2022-2023. However, it maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.8% to 92.0% in recent years, which is higher than some nearby continuation and alternative schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized tests, is generally lower than the state and Los Angeles Unified School District averages, with significant variations across different student subgroups.
When compared to nearby schools, University High School Charter generally performs in the middle range. For example, Venice Senior High, which is also part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, has outperformed University High School Charter in academic measures. On the other hand, the nearby continuation and alternative schools, such as Phoenix Continuation and Moreno High (Continuation), have significantly lower academic performance and graduation rates compared to University High School Charter. Addressing the school's socioeconomic factors, which include a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, could be crucial in improving student outcomes and overall school performance.
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