Summary:
Zip code 92612 in Irvine, California, is served by one high school, University High, which educates grades 9-12 and is part of the high-achieving Irvine Unified district.
University High is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 11% of all California high schools with a 97.2% graduation rate that exceeds both district and state averages. While its test scores in English, math, and science are strong compared to the state, they are slightly below the exceptionally high benchmarks set by the Irvine Unified district average. The school maintains excellent student engagement, reflected in a low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.5% and a very low dropout rate of just 1.4%.
An area for potential attention is a notable decline in science proficiency between 11th and 12th grade, which is more pronounced than the trend seen across the district. Despite a student-teacher ratio higher than many elite schools, University High achieves these strong outcomes efficiently. Parents can expect a high-performing school with a track record of student success, though its statewide ranking has seen a slight decrease over the past few years.
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