UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
University High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Irvine Unified school district, located in Irvine, CA with about 2,492 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 95 teachers, University High has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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 High School, located in Irvine, California, is a premier public secondary institution within the Irvine Unified School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in both the state and the nation. It serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, and specialized pathways that cater to high-achieving students preparing for competitive university admissions.
Beyond its academic prestige, University High maintains a robust culture of extracurricular involvement, featuring successful athletic programs, award-winning visual and performing arts departments, and a vast selection of student-led clubs. Its location near the University of California, Irvine, fosters a scholarly atmosphere, and the school is widely recognized for its strong focus on community, innovation, and preparing students for global citizenship.
For more information, contact University High at (949) 936-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Irvine, CA 92612-3298
(949) 936-7600
http://www.iusd.org/uhs
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Irvine, CA with about 2,492 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Irvine Unified
- Total Students:
- 2,492
- Teachers:
- 95.21
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- 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 2,492 students
- Asian
- 48.0%
- White
- 34.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.