School overview
At a glance
Reported students
2,307
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
88.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
93th percentile
Compared with 2,196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
765
University High: 2,307 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
26.1:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about University High
University High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Irvine. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Irvine Unified. NCES reports 2,307 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,196 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 414.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.1:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (44.2%) and White (31.5%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking University High
- 1How do the reported 26.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 6 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.6
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.5%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black2.5%
- Asian44.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
24 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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