University City High School

About University City High School

University City High School is a public high school located in San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population and offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities.
The school is known for its rigorous academic program and its commitment to preparing students for college and career success. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, and the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, student government, and clubs.
University City High School also has a strong focus on student safety and well-being. The school has a comprehensive security system, and all visitors must check in at the front office. The school also offers counseling and other support services for students.
University City High School is proud of its commitment to excellence and its dedication to helping students reach their full potential. The school’s faculty and staff strive to create a positive, supportive learning environment for all students.

Address:	6949 Genesee Ave. San Diego, CA 92122
Phone:	(858) 605-2800
Site:	sandiegounified.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,742 students

Overview University City High School

University City High School serves 1,742 students in grades 9-12.
University City High School placed in the top 5% 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 60-79% (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 ≥80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on University City High School

University City High School is ranked within the top 5% 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 City High School is 0.71, 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.