University Preparatory

University Preparatory

Charter Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
2200 Eureka Way,  Redding, CA
4.0
3.7
1,016 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shelle Peterson
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
71.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
20.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
320:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%
White
68.9%
Hispanic
12.2%
Two or more races
9.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.8%
Native American
1.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#16 Best Charter MS in California
#36 Best Charter HS in California
#98 Best Public MS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 - Davis 96 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 79 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 74 Students
University of California - San Diego 71 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 70 Students
University of California - Berkeley 67 Students
San Diego State University 67 Students
Shasta College 67 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 63 Students
University of California - Irvine 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 49 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Physical Therapy 12 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 12 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 163 Reviews
5.0 Alum
12/27/2023
Went to school here 6th-12th grade and loved it. Amazing teachers and faculty who care for you long after you graduate! There is something for everyone at this school and it's all amazing!
5.0 Senior
2/28/2022
I have had a great experience at U-Prep. I feel as if the school has prepared me to succeed in life. U-Prep's supportive staff has continuously ensured that I have all of the tools in order to accomplish my dreams.
4.0 Senior
12/13/2021
This school is a great school to prepare you for college. Its a smaller school so it feels more like a family than a school, and all parents and kids are envolved in everything.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/20/2025
Can’t ever get a teacher or counselor to respond to an email email. They talk to your kids but teacher/counselor will avoid your request to outline some kind of gameplay/ or solution. Horrible communication and execution when it comes to benefiting your child’s education. They avoid putting anything...
2.0 parent
4/20/2023
High School Review. Really on the fence with this school. We were originally drawn to this schools' academic opportunities which seemed more promising than Shasta High but like another review has mentioned, the education is just fast paced and involves lots of night cramming. Our child does retain d...
3.0 parent
3/15/2023
Our family has been committed to this school for 6 yrs & fell in love with the office hours allowing students to seek help with any assignments. To be fair 6-7 grade was a wonderful! The last 2 years we have had a few issues with teachers and coaches whom I've strongly believed do not uphold the lis...
5.0 parent
11/19/2021
U-Prep is a FANTASTIC school where the teachers and administrators actually care about the education and future of our children. Yes, the academics may be challenging compared to other schools, but isn't that what we want to teach our youth, to be challenged and learn to achieve great things? My son...

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University Preparatory is a charter school for students in grades 6-12 located at 2200 Eureka Way in Redding, CA. The school has a total enrollment of 1,016 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. University Preparatory has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $304,442. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shasta Charter Academy, Redding Collegiate Academy, Pioneer Continuation High School, and more. Learn more about what Redding has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University Preparatory.

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