University Preparatory High School

About University Preparatory High School

University Preparatory High School (UPHS) is an innovative, college preparatory school located in the heart of the city. Our mission is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in college and beyond. We offer a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that is designed to challenge and engage our students. Our curriculum includes honors and AP courses, as well as a wide range of electives and extracurricular activities.
At UPHS, we believe in creating an environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and collaboration. We strive to create an atmosphere that encourages students to think critically, develop strong problem-solving skills, and work together to reach their goals. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing a challenging and supportive learning environment that prepares our students for success in college and beyond.
We recognize that each student is unique and has different needs and interests. We strive to meet the individual needs of our students through a variety of services and programs. We offer academic counseling, tutoring, and mentoring to ensure that our students have the support they need to succeed.
At UPHS, we are committed to providing our students with an exceptional educational experience. We strive to create a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive, and that prepares our students for success in college and beyond.

Address:	915 S. Mooney Blvd. Mariposa B Visalia, CA 93277
Phone:	(559) 730-2529
Site:	tcoe.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	242 students

Overview University Preparatory High School

University Preparatory High School serves 242 students in grades 9-12.
University Preparatory High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on University Preparatory High School

University Preparatory High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of University Preparatory High School is 0.64, 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.