At a glance
Reported students
253
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
29.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
191
University Preparatory High: 253 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
29.6:1 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
- 263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 26.2:1
What the reported data says about University Preparatory High
University Preparatory High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Visalia. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Tulare County Office of Education. NCES reports 253 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 29.6:1, 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 (47%) and White (38.7%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking University Preparatory High
- 1How do the reported 29.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.55 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 0.97 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.97
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.7%
- Hispanic47%
- Black1.2%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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 Tulare County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
La Sierra High
High · Grades 07–12
191 reported students
Tulare County Court
High · Grades 07–12
66 reported students
Tulare County Community
High · Grades 07–12
5 reported students
Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
1,141 reported students
Public schools near University Preparatory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia Charter Independent Study High · Charter · Visalia Unified | 07–12 | 515 | 0.3 mi |
| Redwood High High · Visalia Unified | 09–12 | 2,490 | 0.9 mi |
| Creekside Community Day High · Visalia Unified | 07–12 | 34 | 1 mi |
| Sequoia High High · Visalia Unified | 09–12 | 280 | 1 mi |
| Mt. Whitney High High · Visalia Unified | 09–12 | 1,637 | 1.1 mi |
| Visalia Technical Early College High · Charter · Visalia Unified | 09–12 | 216 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory High
What grades does University Preparatory High serve?
University Preparatory High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Tulare County Office of Education.
How many students attend University Preparatory High?
University Preparatory High reported 253 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 263 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University Preparatory High?
The calculated ratio is 29.6:1, based on 253 students and 8.55 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 Preparatory High a public, charter, or magnet school?
University Preparatory High is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of University Preparatory High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is University Preparatory High in?
University Preparatory High is part of Tulare County Office of Education, based in Visalia, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near University Preparatory High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Visalia Charter Independent Study (0.3 mi), Redwood High (0.9 mi), Creekside Community Day (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.