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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
Preuss School Ucsd
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
University City High School
6949 Genesee Ave.
San Diego, CA 92122
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Preuss School Ucsd ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

University City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Preuss School Ucsd over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at University City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Preuss School Ucsd.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at University City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Preuss School Ucsd over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at University City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Preuss School Ucsd with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at University City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2865 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1346 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Preuss School Ucsd, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of University City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
50%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Preuss School Ucsd who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Preuss School Ucsd who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at University City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
97%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Preuss School Ucsd with the average graduation rate observed in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of University City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Preuss School Ucsd by grade.
This chart displays the students of University City High School 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
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at University City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
17%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at University City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
57%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at University City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at University City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at University City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at University City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Preuss School Ucsd, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at University City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Preuss School Ucsd, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of University City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Preuss School Ucsd, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at University City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Preuss School Ucsd, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Preuss School Ucsd School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at University City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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