University Preparatory
2200 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001-0337
Summary
University Preparatory is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
77.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
55.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 55.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 76/1,734 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 215/1,735 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,009 |
| Low-Income Students | 320 (31.7%) |
| English Learners | 5 (0.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 10.2 points over the full period. Math fell 1.6 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math +0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 67.1% to 83.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.6-point reading income gap is about the same as the 10.8-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It widened 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 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 51% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.6% to 69.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.9-point math income gap is wider than the 9.4-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 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 rank in California?
University Preparatory ranks No. 76 of 1,734 in reading and No. 215 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
