Preuss School Ucsd vs. University City High School
Should you attend Preuss School Ucsd or University City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Preuss School Ucsd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
University City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 849 students in grades 6-12, Preuss School Ucsd ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,505 students in grades 9-12, University City High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
849 students
1,505 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
63 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2865 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1346 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
122
-
Grade 7 Students
122
-
Grade 8 Students
124
-
Grade 9 Students
123
377
Grade 10 Students
122
351
Grade 11 Students
120
387
Grade 12 Students
116
390
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
11%
% Hispanic
57%
39%
% Black
22%
3%
% White
3%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
11%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
