Sylmar Charter High vs University High School Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sylmar Charter High
Sylmar · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,463 students
University High School Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,385 students
| Measure | Sylmar Charter High Sylmar, California | University High School Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #899 of 1,343 | #609 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13772 of 16,910 | #11225 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,463 | 1,385 |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 1,385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Sylmar | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 28.0).
- •University High School Charter does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •University High School Charter does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •University High School Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 87.1%).
- •University High School Charter does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.3).
- •Sylmar Charter High is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 1,385.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sylmar Charter High better than University High School Charter?
On the Success Index (US), University High School Charter ranks higher (38.9 vs 28.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sylmar Charter High and University High School Charter?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sylmar Charter High: 1,463. University High School Charter: 1,385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sylmar Charter High and University High School Charter rank in California?
Sylmar Charter High is 899th of 1,343 and University High School Charter is 609th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).