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6949 Genesee Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122-2455
Summary
University City High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
75.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
52.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 204/1,596 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 176/1,596 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,465 |
| Low-Income Students | 717 (48.9%) |
| English Learners | 64 (4.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.0 points from last year and rose 1.2 points over the full period. Math rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 4.0 points over the full period.
•Math +4.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
75.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 34% to 75%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
52.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.3-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does University City High compare within the district?
University City High is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 30 9–12 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does University City High rank in California?
University City High ranks No. 204 of 1,596 in reading and No. 176 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at University City High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math among 28 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.3% meet the reading standard and 34.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does University City High compare with other schools in San Diego?
University City High is No. 10 in both reading and math proficiency among the 39 9–12 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does University City High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
University City High is tied for No. 18 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| University City HighThis school | 52.1% | 75.5% |
| Canyon Hills High | 32.3% | 50.2% |
| Clairemont High | 28.9% | 51.2% |
