University High School Charter, commonly known as "Uni", is a public secondary school, built 1923–1924, and founded 1924, located in West Los Angeles, a district in Los Angeles, California, near the city's border with Santa Monica. University High is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Serving 1,385 students in grades 9-12, University High School Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University High School Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
University High School Charter's student population of 1,385 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Campus Size
24 acres
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence
School Rankings
University High School Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School Charter is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4160 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
57%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University High School Charter's ranking?
University High School Charter is ranked #4160 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are University High School Charter often compared to?
University High School Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Venice Senior High School, Alexander Hamilton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School Charter?
The graduation rate of University High School Charter is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend University High School Charter?
1,385 students attend University High School Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of University High School Charter students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University High School Charter?
University High School Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does University High School Charter offer ?
University High School Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School Charter part of?
University High School Charter is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is University High School Charter located?
University High School Charter is located in the Sawtelle neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Sawtelle.
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