University High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Irvine, California 92612 · Irvine Unified
#63 of 1,343 high schools in California
#2283 of 16,910 nationally
About University High
University High is a public high located in Irvine, in the Irvine Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,307 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 63rd of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,307.
There are 49 schools in Irvine; University High ranks 23rd of 46 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23%
- Students per teacher (15%)26.2
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
- 2,307
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 26.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- 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).
Turtle Rock Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
881 students · 641 m away
University Park Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students · 1.2 km away
Rancho San Joaquin Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
860 students · 1.9 km away
Bonita Canyon Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students · 2.2 km away
South Lake Middle
Irvine · Public middle · Grades 7–8
652 students · 2.3 km away
Vista Verde
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
837 students · 2.5 km away
Meadow Park Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
592 students · 2.5 km away
Culverdale Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
558 students · 2.6 km away
Springbrook Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
539 students · 3.0 km away
Westpark Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
876 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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2,304 students
Coachella Valley High
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2,300 students
Central Valley High
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Frequently asked questions
Is University High a good school?
University High has a Success Index (US) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #63 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 #63 of 1,343 high schools in California and #2283 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University High?
University High had 2,307 students in 2025.
Is University High a elementary school or a high school?
University High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public 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.