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University Preparatory High

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,135 California High Schools

Better than 99% of California high schools

Summary

University Preparatory High is a small grades 9–12 school serving 253 students in Visalia, in the Tulare County Office of Education. Its most important distinction is outstanding achievement: in 2025–26, proficiency was 92% in English language arts, 67% in math and 83% in science, the highest reported results among nearby schools in all three subjects.

The school also leads the state and its district in each subject. Its results were 42 points above the state and 52 above the district in English language arts; 29 and 43 points higher in math; and 47 and 41 points higher in science. It also exceeded the strongest nearby result in each subject: by 21 points in English language arts, 32 in math and 29 in science. Math is its relative weak spot, with the lowest proficiency and smallest lead over the state, but it remains far ahead of local comparisons. Other indicators are strong, too: the graduation rate was 100%, compared with 88% statewide and 59% in the Tulare County Office of Education; chronic absenteeism was 2%, versus 18% statewide. The supplied district graduation figure is notably lower than the state and nearby high-school figures.

Results improved overall from 2022–23 to 2025–26: English language arts rose 7 points, math 5 and science 15, while the school’s lead over the state widened in all three subjects. Math’s path was less steady, however: its latest result was 6 points below 2024–25. SchoolDigger ranks the school 26th of 2,137 California schools, in the 99th percentile with 5 stars, the highest standing among nearby schools with ranking data. Context includes a reported student-teacher ratio of 29.5 in 2024–25, compared with a nearby-school average of 17.2. The school reported 38% free/reduced lunch eligible in 2024–25, the lowest rate among nearby schools, whose average was 69%. California is flagged for all students receive free meals (Community Eligibility); this eligibility figure is a separate measure and does not indicate whether students can access meals.

253

Students ?

29.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

37.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in California receive free school meals.

915 South Mooney Blvd. Mariposa Bldg.
Visalia, CA 93277

(559) 730-2529

District: Tulare County Office of Education

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.0%

White:

38.7%

Asian:

7.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (80% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of California high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 30 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg35%

California avg42%

26^th of 2,135

California public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 26 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Tulare County Office of Education

1063^rd of 1,530Tulare County Office of Education 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	97.9	26 of 2135	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	98.1	32 of 2162	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.1	85 of 2159	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	97.1	72 of 2170	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	96.4	85 of 2123	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	101 of 1290	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	97.6	46 of 2133	97.8%	★★★★★
2018	97.1	44 of 2017	97.8%	★★★★★
2017	88.9	223 of 2021	89.0%	★★★★☆
2016	70.8	545 of 2039	73.3%	★★★★☆
2015	77.5	413 of 1994	79.3%	★★★★☆
2013	65.1	418 of 2426	82.8%	★★★★☆
2012	66.1	396 of 2354	83.2%	★★★★☆
2011	60.5	497 of 2367	79.0%	★★★★☆
2010	54.8	624 of 2281	72.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	95.6	54 of 1864	97.1%	★★★★★
2025	97.4	32 of 1906	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	55 of 1915	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	63 of 1915	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	93.7	115 of 1858	93.8%	★★★★★
2021	92.8	68 of 1054	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	95.1	77 of 1833	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	109 of 1760	93.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	98.3	29 of 1880	98.5%	★★★★★
2025	98.7	26 of 1900	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	97.8	38 of 1902	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	38 of 1917	98.0%	★★★★★
2022	97.2	52 of 1861	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	98.2	33 of 1814	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	99.0	14 of 1742	99.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	99.3	10 of 1997	99.5%	★★★★★
2025	99.2	16 of 2013	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	64 of 2026	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	96.8	63 of 2030	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	95.5	65 of 1937	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	99.7	4 of 1862	99.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	98.7	22 of 1930	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	98.2	36 of 1942	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	93.8	126 of 1948	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.8	78 of 1963	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	97.5	60 of 1916	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	89.9	117 of 1122	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	98.2	43 of 1880	97.7%	★★★★★
2018	98.4	22 of 1834	98.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2026	96.4	14 of 1130	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	98.6	5 of 1155	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	87 of 1173	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.1	33 of 1193	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.9	69 of 1204	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	94.4	36 of 1222	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	91.6	56 of 1173	95.2%	★★★★★

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile~ school

Male (2026)99th percentile~ school

White (2026)99th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

By subject vs California (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy92%+42 vs state

Science83%+47 vs state

Mathematics67%+29 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 Preparatory High	Public, Charter	9-12	915 South Mooney Blvd. Mariposa Bldg.	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Tulare County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-2529	253	9	29.5	37.5%	98 (38.7%)	3 (1.2%)	119 (47.0%)	18 (7.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	97.9	26^th of 2135 public high schools	98.8%		98.1	32^nd of 2162 public high schools	98.5%	6			85.4		82.7			91.5	91.5			67.2	67.2
Visalia Charter Independent Study	Public, Charter	7-12	424 North Lovers Ln.	Visalia	93292	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 735-8055	515	48	10.8	70.3%	93 (18.1%)	9 (1.7%)	365 (70.9%)	23 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.3%)	32	1447^th of 2135 public high schools	32.2%		31.2	1462^nd of 2162 public high schools	32.4%	15			15.7	26.7	16.5			50.3	50.3			8.0	8.0	$22,544	$1,587	$20,957
Redwood High	Public	9-12	1001 West Main St.	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7367	2,490	103	24.0	47.5%	558 (22.4%)	31 (1.2%)	1,605 (64.5%)	152 (6.1%)	10 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	130 (5.2%)	79	430^th of 2135 public high schools	79.9%		82.9	363^rd of 2162 public high schools	83.2%	67			54.8	0.0	53.6			70.6	70.6			35.1	35.1	$18,201	$1,582	$16,619
Creekside Community Day	Public	7-12	901 N Mooney Blvd	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7491	34	4	8.6	94.1%	4 (11.8%)	2 (5.9%)	28 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$69,584	$22,172	$47,412
Sequoia High	Public	9-12	1040 North Woodland St	Visalia	93291	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7649	280	19	14.6	81.1%	32 (11.4%)	6 (2.1%)	227 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	7.6	2077^th of 2135 public high schools	2.7%		11.7	1932^nd of 2162 public high schools	10.6%	145			1.2	0.0	0.9			8.3	8.3			0.0	0.0	$26,262	$2,431	$23,831
Mt. Whitney High	Public	9-12	900 South Conyer St.	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 730-7602	1,637	75	21.8	74.0%	216 (13.2%)	20 (1.2%)	1,227 (75.0%)	84 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (5.2%)	54.7	926^th of 2135 public high schools	56.6%		46.4	1105^th of 2162 public high schools	48.9%	179			38.8		38.1			55.8	55.8			19.3	19.3	$19,024	$1,637	$17,387
Visalia Technical Early College	Public, Charter	9-12	2245 South Linwood	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 622-3212	216	14	15.1	56.5%	76 (35.2%)	1 (0.5%)	121 (56.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.4%)	54.8	924^th of 2135 public high schools	56.7%		62.2	758^th of 2162 public high schools	64.9%	166			42.9		42.9			57.1	57.1			14.3	14.3	$26,251	$1,581	$24,670
El Diamante High	Public	9-12	5100 West Whitendale Ave.	Visalia	93277	Tulare County	Visalia Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 735-3500	1,890	89	21.2	62.6%	321 (17.0%)	21 (1.1%)	1,363 (72.1%)	84 (4.4%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	90 (4.8%)	58.1	857^th of 2135 public high schools	59.9%		67.7	642^nd of 2162 public high schools	70.3%	215			33.8	22.2	33.3			64.2	64.2			23.3	23.3	$18,493	$1,580	$16,913
La Sierra High	Public, Charter	7-12	1735 East Houston Ave.	Visalia	93292	Tulare County	Tulare County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 733-6963	191	11	16.8	62.8%	10 (5.2%)	5 (2.6%)	169 (88.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	15.4	1752^nd of 2135 public high schools	17.9%		39.3	1285^th of 2162 public high schools	40.6%	467	35.7		9.4		23.0	12.0	22.2	27.3	21.2	12.0	3.6	3.1	5.9
Tulare County Community	Public	7-12	2101 North Shirk Rd.	Visalia	93278	Tulare County	Tulare County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 651-9007	5	2	2.5	—	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about University Preparatory High

How many students attend University Preparatory High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 253 students attended University Preparatory High.

Is University Preparatory High a good school?

Yes! University Preparatory High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 26^th of 2135 California high schools.

What district is University Preparatory High in?

Tulare County Office of Education

What is the racial makeup of University Preparatory High?

Students at University Preparatory High are 47% Hispanic, 39% White, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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