University High vs University Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
University High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,307 students
University Park Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students
| Measure | University High Irvine, California | University Park Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 1,343 | #1071 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2283 of 16,910 | #14297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,307 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 2,307 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 63% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 65.8).
- •University High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 63%).
- •University High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •University High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 35.4%).
- •University High does better on students per teacher (26.2 vs 28.3).
- •University High is the larger school with 2,307 students compared with 509.
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 University High better than University Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University High ranks higher (74.3 vs 65.8 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 University High and University Park Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
University High: 2,307. University Park Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do University High and University Park Elementary rank in California?
University High is 63rd of 1,343 and University Park Elementary is 1071st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).