UNIVERSITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
University Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 1,564 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, University Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
University Senior High School, located in the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Sawtelle, is a long-standing public secondary school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Often referred to as "University High School" or "Uni," the campus is known for its historic architecture and its central location near the UCLA corridor. As a comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student body and offers a wide range of academic programs, including college-preparatory coursework, extracurricular clubs, and athletic teams that participate in the CIF Los Angeles City Section.
Beyond its academic offerings, University Senior High is well-known for its rich history and cultural presence in the Los Angeles area. Over the decades, the school has become a recognized landmark and has been a frequent filming location for various movies and television shows, cementing its place in the pop-culture history of Southern California. Today, the school continues to focus on providing its students with a well-rounded education, emphasizing community involvement and preparation for higher education and career paths in an increasingly competitive landscape.
For more information, contact University Senior High at (310) 914-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Angeles, CA 90025-1402
(310) 914-3500
UNIVERSITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 1,564 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,564
- Teachers:
- 70.33
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,564 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 52.9%
- Black or African American
- 24.6%
- White
- 11.6%
- Asian
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.