University High School Charter

universityhs.lausd.org

Charter School 1,385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University Senior High School, located in the West Los Angeles neighborhood of Sawtelle, is a long-standing public secondary school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Often referred to as "University High School" or "Uni," the campus is known for its historic architecture and its central location near the UCLA corridor. As a comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student body and offers a wide range of academic programs, including college-preparatory coursework, extracurricular clubs, and athletic teams that participate in the CIF Los Angeles City Section.

Beyond its academic offerings, University Senior High is well-known for its rich history and cultural presence in the Los Angeles area. Over the decades, the school has become a recognized landmark and has been a frequent filming location for various movies and television shows, cementing its place in the pop-culture history of Southern California. Today, the school continues to focus on providing its students with a well-rounded education, emphasizing community involvement and preparation for higher education and career paths in an increasingly competitive landscape.

1,385

Total Students

73.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University High School Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	789
Black	296
Asian	83
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
789 (57.0%)
Black
296 (21.4%)
White
162 (11.7%)
Asian
83 (6.0%)
Two or More
51 (3.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)914-3500
Website:	http://universityhs.lausd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	955
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 9 370

Grade 10 351

Grade 11 316

Grade 12 348