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Enrollment
1,009
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY DISTRICT·NCES 060175911467
University Preparatory
2200 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001 · (530) 245-2790 · Shasta County
GRADES 06–12HIGH13-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL1,009 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
48 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
320 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 155 | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 155 | 15% |
| Grade 8 | 155 | 15% |
| Grade 9 | 135 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 147 | 15% |
| Grade 11 | 138 | 14% |
| Grade 12 | 124 | 12% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like University Preparatory
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory this school | 1,009 | 31.7% | N/A |
| Beverly Hills High Beverly Hills | 1,173 | 30.6% | 57.3% |
| Agoura High Agoura | 1,709 | 26.2% | 55.2% |
| Union Mine High El Dorado | 1,033 | 37.3% | 44.4% |
| Templeton High Templeton | 725 | 28.4% | 54.2% |
| Nevada Union High Grass Valley | 1,561 | 37.0% | 44.6% |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where University Preparatory ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Shasta County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,009 | #768 of 2,093 | #4 of 25 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.1:1 | #705 of 1,352 | #6 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.0% | #681 of 1,351 | #8 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 31.7% | #1,385 of 1,575 | #14 of 14 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,009
+54 (+6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.1:1
was 21.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,009 | 47.8 | 21.1:1 | 32% (320) |
| 2023-24 | 1,016 | 47.9 | 21.2:1 | 30% (304) |
| 2022-23 | 1,013 | 46.6 | 21.7:1 | 32% (328) |
| 2020-21 | 955 | 45 | 21.2:1 | 18% (171) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for University Preparatory.
About University Preparatory
University Preparatory sits in Redding, California, and is classified as a high school. The school enrolls 1,009 students, from grades 6 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in California is about 838, so this school runs 20% above that.
For district matters, University Preparatory falls under University Preparatory District.
Roughly 68% of students at University Preparatory are White. The rest of enrollment is 12% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 7% Asian. Among all residents of Shasta County, the White share is about 78%. The school's diversity index is 50%, meaning two students picked at random have a 50% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teacher staffing is 47.8 full-time equivalents, or about 21.1 students per teacher. On average, high schools in California have 18.2:1, compared with 21.1:1 here. About 32% of students, or 320, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Shasta County report 58%.
Across Shasta County, the median household income is $72,636, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. In all, Shasta County has 95 public schools and roughly 26,639 students.
Shasta Collegiate Academy is the public school closest to University Preparatory, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Small. University Preparatory is a public charter school.
Enrollment at University Preparatory grew 6% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 955 to 1,009 students.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at University Preparatory. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Shasta County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
181,436
Census ACS
Median income
$72,636
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
95
26,639 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Redding
- Shasta HighHigh · 1,268 students
- Enterprise HighHigh · 1,148 students
- Boulder Creek ElementaryElementary · 839 students
- Turtle BayElementary · 692 students
- Mistletoe ElementaryElementary · 682 students
- Redding School of the ArtsCombined · 634 students
Other University Preparatory schools
One other US public school is named University Preparatory. University Preparatory is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- University PreparatoryVictorville, CA · 1,136 students
Nearby schools
- Shasta Collegiate Academy0.0 mi · 76
- Shasta High0.3 mi · 1,268
- Pioneer Continuation High0.4 mi · 215
- Manzanita Elementary0.6 mi · 545
- Turtle Bay1.3 mi · 692
- Sequoia Middle1.4 mi · 461
Frequently asked questions
About University PreparatoryWhat is the total enrollment at University Preparatory?
University Preparatory enrolls approximately 1,009 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does University Preparatory serve?
University Preparatory serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many teachers does University Preparatory have?
University Preparatory employs 48 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.
What is the student diversity at University Preparatory?
Student demographics at University Preparatory are roughly 68% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 7% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is University Preparatory in?
University Preparatory is part of University Preparatory District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.