University High

universityhigh.iusd.org

2,164 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,164

Total Students

81.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University High
Demographic	Student Count
White	713
Hispanic	265
Black	55
Asian	919
Two or More	200
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
919 (42.6 %)
White
713 (33.1 %)
Hispanic
265 (12.3 %)
Two or More
200 (9.3 %)
Black
55 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Irvine Unified
Phone:	(949)936-7600
Website:	http://universityhigh.iusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 527

Grade 10 577

Grade 11 537

Grade 12 523