University Preparatory

www.vvuhsd.k12.ca.us/ups

1,120 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

University Preparatory (UP) is a specialized public middle and high school located in Victorville, California, operating under the Victor Valley Union High School District. It is designed as a rigorous, college-preparatory institution that emphasizes academic excellence and high expectations. By providing a structured and challenging curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students not only for high school graduation but for successful transition into competitive four-year universities.

The school is well-regarded for its focused academic environment, often attracting students who are self-motivated and seek a more intense scholarly experience than a traditional comprehensive high school. Because it functions as a school of choice, it fosters a community of peers and educators committed to college readiness. Beyond academics, University Preparatory typically integrates support systems and extracurricular opportunities that encourage leadership and personal development, ensuring that students are well-rounded and equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for higher education.

1,120

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	790
Black	50
Asian	113
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
790 (70.7 %)
White
113 (10.1 %)
Asian
113 (10.1 %)
Black
50 (4.5 %)
Two or More
46 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Victor Valley Union High
Phone:	(760)243-5940
Website:	http://www.vvuhsd.k12.ca.us/ups
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	696
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* 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 7 204

Grade 8 186

Grade 9 193

Grade 10 198

Grade 11 176

Grade 12 163