Established in 1970, University High is an above-average public school in the Irvine Unified School District. Home of the Trojans, the school is located at 4771 Campus Drive in the city of Irvine. Serving ninth through twelfth grades with a student population of approximately 1,700, the school sits on an impressive 55 acres of land and boasts an expansive layout of six academic buildings, a performing arts theater, band room, swimming pool, eight tennis courts, an indoor gymnasium, sports stadium and several practice fields. The school features a solid curriculum focusing on English, math, science, industrial technology and physical education.
University High offers more than 24 official athletic teams and is proud of its unique collaboration of attending students who reign from more than 70 countries and speak more than 52 languages combined. In addition, University High also sponsors an English proficiency program, a special education program and the Orange County Deaf and Hard of Hearing program. In 2011, University High School was rated the number one public school in California by Newsweek Magazine who also voted the school the 8th best public high school in America. 96% of University High School graduates go on to attend colleges and universities.
University High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4771 Campus Dr,
Irvine, CA
Irvine Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Kevin Astor
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
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C
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
720
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
94.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
45%
State Average
17.9%
Science
30.3%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
341:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.1%
Female
46.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
42.5%
White
32.9%
Hispanic
12.2%
Two or more races
9.2%
Black
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#5
Best College Prep Public HS in California
#18
Best Public HS in California
#54
Best HS For Stem in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
770 Students
University of California - Irvine
643 Students
University of California - Berkeley
598 Students
University of California - San Diego
590 Students
University of Southern California
495 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
409 Students
University of California - Davis
375 Students
New York University
262 Students
Stanford University
262 Students
San Diego State University
230 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
253 Students
Biology
246 Students
Computer Science
204 Students
Psychology
186 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
101 Students
Economics
99 Students
Political Science and Government
93 Students
Chemistry
79 Students
Environmental Science
76 Students
Engineering
73 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/18/2024
The food is not that great, there is no designated area for students to sit down and eat lunch. The teachers are hit or miss. I don't feel much was done to prepare me for college, especially with the school counselors. The school is known for being very difficult, competitive environment.
9/6/2024
University High School (UHS) is often known for its strong academic programs, dedicated faculty, and vibrant student life. It's a place where students are encouraged to pursue both intellectual and personal growth. The school usually offers a range of extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, and opportunities for leadership and community involvement.
8/28/2024
The teachers were amazing, many times did the teachers personally assist in helping out the students do their best. I was there for almost three years, I had transferred from another high school out of the district, and had just recently moved close by. It was startling at first, as I had no friends at all to be with, and couldn't find a social click, so I focused more on my classes and put in the effort. Leaving the high school with a good academic GPA.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/17/2023
We had 2 children go to and excel at Uni in the ‘90’s.The first was The Valadictorian and was accepted to and went to Harvard. Our younger one went to and excelled at Cal/BerkeleyWe never had to worry about our kids and did not spend any $$$ on tutors.Thanks for the Great Education and most apprecia...
3/15/2021
University H S came highly recommended, that's the reason we moved to Irvine and close enough for our kids to attend High School here.Very high demanding expectations from teachers, but if you want the best you expect the best and everything was fine, until covid happen. Last year they gave a pass t...
10/2/2019
Uni is not well rounded, stressing academics 100% and completely ignoring sports, arts, and social development. Many students are elitist snobs who bully underachievers. Students with learning differences get no services and are pressured to conform to the curriculum. As a former student I do not re...
5/18/2018
Academics are highly pushed. Sports are pushed aside. (Unless it’s tennis, or golf). If you’re not already smart then you have to try harder. Great school but not a fair one.
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Attendance Zone
About Turtle Rock
List Price Range
$214K - $3.1M
Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$2,754,222
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
27%
Household Income
$176,286
% of College Grads
77.8%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,370 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
10.3%
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