School Overview
University City High School (UCHS), located in the University City neighborhood of San Diego, is a comprehensive public high school serving the San Diego Unified School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school offers a diverse range of educational pathways, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education programs, and specialized academic support services. The school culture is characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit, bolstered by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive CIF sports teams, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs.

The campus, situated near the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), benefits from a unique geographic position that often fosters partnerships and academic enrichment opportunities for its students. UCHS prides itself on maintaining high standards of excellence while promoting an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement, University City High continues to be a staple of the local community, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.
1,543
Total Students
62.6
Full-Time Teachers
24.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University City High
Demographic Student Count
White554
Hispanic588
Black55
Asian180
Two or More157
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    588 (38.1 %)
  • White
    554 (35.9 %)
  • Asian
    180 (11.7 %)
  • Two or More
    157 (10.2 %)
  • Black
    55 (3.6 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: San Diego Unified
Phone: (858)605-2800
Website: http://www.universitycityhigh.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 508
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 209
Grades Taught
Grade 9 339
Grade 10 406
Grade 11 404
Grade 12 394

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University City High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9339
Grade 10406
Grade 11404
Grade 12394
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University City High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female79151.3%
Male75148.7%
Not Specified10%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)