University High School

University High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4771 Campus Dr,  Irvine, CA
3.5
2,097 Students
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.

School Details

Head of School
Kevin Astor

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Test Scores

Math
40.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
26.2%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
341:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.4%
Asian
41.9%
White
31.5%
Hispanic
12.2%
Two or more races
9.1%
Black
2.5%
Filipino
2.3%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

This School’s Reviews

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3.5 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
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...
2.0 parent
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...
1.0 other
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...
3.0 parent
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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University High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 4771 Campus Dr in Irvine, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 2,097. University High School has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,708,721. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tarbut V'torah Community Day Upper School, Fusion Academy Newport Beach, Pacific Academy - Irvine Campus, and more. Learn more about what Irvine has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University High School.

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