At a glance
Reported students
1,465
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58.87
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
University City High: 1,465 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
24.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,720
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
What the reported data says about University City High
University City High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Diego. It is one of 175 current school records connected to San Diego Unified. NCES reports 1,465 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.9:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.8%) and White (34.1%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking University City High
- 1How do the reported 24.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.87 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.1%
- Hispanic39.8%
- Black3.1%
- Asian10.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial11.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Diego Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln High
High · Grades 09–12
1,487 reported students
Morse High
High · Grades 09–12
1,591 reported students
San Diego High
High · Grades 09–12
1,602 reported students
Crawford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,318 reported students
San Diego SCPA
High · Grades 06–12
1,297 reported students
Mission Bay High
High · Grades 09–12
1,240 reported students
Public schools near University City High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preuss School UCSD High · Charter · Preuss School UCSD District | 06–12 | 825 | 1.8 mi |
| Madison High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 780 | 2.7 mi |
| Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego High · Charter · Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego District | 06–12 | 1,375 | 3.2 mi |
| High Tech High Mesa High · Charter · High Tech High Mesa District | 09–12 | 435 | 3.4 mi |
| Clairemont High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 823 | 3.5 mi |
| Mission Bay High High · San Diego Unified | 09–12 | 1,240 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University City High
What grades does University City High serve?
University City High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Diego Unified.
How many students attend University City High?
University City High reported 1,465 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,720 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University City High?
The calculated ratio is 24.9:1, based on 1,465 students and 58.87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is University City High a public, charter, or magnet school?
University City High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Diego Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of University City High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is University City High in?
University City High is part of San Diego Unified, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 175 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near University City High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Preuss School UCSD (1.8 mi), Madison High (2.7 mi), Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.