University High School Charter vs. Venice Senior High School
Should you attend University High School Charter or Venice Senior 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
University High School Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Venice Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,385 students in grades 9-12, University High School Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,293 students in grades 9-12, Venice Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,385 students
2,293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
108 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4160 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3130 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
25%
Graduation Rate
90%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
370
657
Grade 10 Students
351
556
Grade 11 Students
316
564
Grade 12 Students
348
516
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
57%
53%
% Black
21%
12%
% White
12%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%