University High School is a charter high school on the campus of California State University, Fresno, in Fresno, California. The school emphasizes college-prep academics and music. UHS opened in 2000 with Dr. Brad Huff as the founding head of school, with its first class graduating in 2004.
Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
University High School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Red, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
'To create a school that articulated a vision for education in the 21st century'
School Rankings
University High School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#26 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
26%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University High School's ranking?
University High School is ranked #26 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School?
The graduation rate of University High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend University High School?
484 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of University High School students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School part of?
University High School is part of University High School District.
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