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2315 Canoas Garden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125-2005
Summary
University Preparatory Academy Charter is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 95th percentile among comparable California schools.
80.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
65.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 65.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 57/1,734 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 104/1,735 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 727 |
| Low-Income Students | 202 (27.8%) |
| English Learners | 24 (3.3%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.7 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 4.9 points over the full period.
•Math +4.9 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 Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 73.0% to 88.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.7-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 13.0-point gap at a typical California 7–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 78.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 60.0% to 73.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.1-point math income gap is wider than the 8.4-point gap at a typical California 7–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 66 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–12 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 Preparatory Academy Charter compare within the district?
University Preparatory Academy Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–12 schools in Santa Clara County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does University Preparatory Academy Charter rank in California?
University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks No. 57 of 1,734 in reading and No. 104 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does University Preparatory Academy Charter compare with other schools in San Jose?
University Preparatory Academy Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–12 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Academy CharterThis school | 65.6% | 80.1% |
| Santa Clara County Community | 10.0% | 25.0% |
