University Preparatory High
915 South Mooney Boulevard, Mariposa Building, Visalia, CA 93277
Summary
University Preparatory High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
91.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
67.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 91.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 26/1,596 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 55/1,596 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 253 |
| Low-Income Students | 95 (37.5%) |
| English Learners | 11 (4.3%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 10.4 points over the full period. Math fell 6.1 points from last year and rose 9.3 points over the full period.
•Math +9.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
91.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.3 points ahead in reading. It narrowed 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 74% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 57% to 57%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
67.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly 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 Preparatory High compare within the district?
University Preparatory High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Tulare County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does University Preparatory High rank in California?
University Preparatory High ranks No. 26 of 1,596 in reading and No. 55 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does University Preparatory High compare with other schools in Visalia?
University Preparatory High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 9–12 schools in Visalia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in VisaliaWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory HighThis school | 67.2% | 91.5% |
| Tulare County Court | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Crescent Valley Public Charter II | 18.3% | 36.8% |
