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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at University Preparatory Value High this year?
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Enrollment
493
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY VALUE HIGH DISTRICT·NCES 060208312699
University Preparatory Value High
1929 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90006 · (213) 382-1223 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL493 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
19.1:1
26 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
92%
452 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 9 | 129 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 132 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 117 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 115 | 23% |
Student demographics
8%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 Value High
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Value High this school | 493 | 91.7% | N/A |
| PUC Lakeview Charter High Sylmar | 444 | 89.9% | N/A |
| Cesar E. Chavez Lrng Acads-Acad of Scientific Explr (ASE) San Fernando | 420 | 91.2% | 26.4% |
| Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science Los Angeles | 558 | 89.8% | N/A |
| Williams Junior/Senior High Williams | 588 | 92.2% | 24.5% |
| Valor Academy High North Hills | 492 | 94.5% | N/A |
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 Value High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 493 | #1,033 of 2,093 | #259 of 486 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.1:1 | #421 of 1,352 | #151 of 358 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 7.5% | #1,265 of 1,351 | #311 of 359 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 91.7% | #235 of 1,575 | #133 of 396 |
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
493
+18 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
19.1:1
was 19.0:1
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 | 493 | 25.7 | 19.1:1 | 92% (452) |
| 2023-24 | 484 | 23.4 | 20.6:1 | 87% (422) |
| 2022-23 | 485 | 23.1 | 21.0:1 | 66% (318) |
| 2020-21 | 475 | 25 | 19.0:1 | 93% (441) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for University Preparatory Value High.
About University Preparatory Value High
At 1929 West Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles, California, University Preparatory Value High operates as a low-enrollment high school. School enrollment was 493 students in 2024-25, in grades 9 through 12. The average among high schools in California is roughly 838 students; this school is 41% smaller than that.
University Preparatory Value High District is responsible for University Preparatory Value High.
University Preparatory Value High's enrollment is 96% Hispanic. The school is also 2% Asian. That is higher than the 48% Hispanic share among all Los Angeles County residents. The school's diversity index is 8%, meaning two students picked at random have an 8% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Its teaching staff equals 25.7 full-time positions, a ratio of 19.1:1. That is higher than the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 92%. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Los Angeles County is 70%.
Los Angeles County census figures show that the median household income is $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Los Angeles County is home to 2,244 public schools and about 1,265,907 public school students.
Equitas Academy Charter is the closest public school, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of University Preparatory Value High.
In the federal locale system, University Preparatory Value High is coded City: Large, for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
Enrollment at University Preparatory Value High climbed 4% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 475 to 493 students.
The University Preparatory Value High community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
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Frequently asked questions
About University Preparatory Value HighWhat is the total enrollment at University Preparatory Value High?
University Preparatory Value High enrolls approximately 493 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does University Preparatory Value High serve?
University Preparatory Value High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at University Preparatory Value High?
Approximately 19.1:1 students per teacher at University Preparatory Value High.
How diverse is University Preparatory Value High?
University Preparatory Value High reports a student body of 0% White, 96% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is University Preparatory Value High in?
University Preparatory Value High is part of University Preparatory Value High District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.