University High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fresno, California 93740 · University High District
#17 of 1,343 high schools in California
#1116 of 16,910 nationally
About University High
University High is a charter high school located in Fresno, in the University High District school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 498 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 17th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 498.
There are 165 schools in Fresno; University High ranks 1st of 155 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Vinland Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
595 students · 882 m away
Viking Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
701 students · 2.0 km away
Thomas Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students · 2.0 km away
Tioga Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
692 students · 2.2 km away
Wolters Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
411 students · 2.4 km away
Herbert Hoover High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students · 2.5 km away
Yosemite Valley Charter
Fresno · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,065 students · 2.5 km away
Monarch River Academy
Porterville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,338 students · 2.5 km away
Cole Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
667 students · 2.6 km away
Eaton Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
512 students · 2.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is University High a good school?
University High has a Success Index (US) of 81.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #17 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University High rank in California?
University High ranks #17 of 1,343 high schools in California and #1116 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University High?
University High had 498 students in 2025.
Is University High a elementary school or a high school?
University High is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near University High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.