School Overview
University City High School (UCHS), located in the University City neighborhood of San Diego, is a comprehensive public high school serving the San Diego Unified School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school offers a diverse range of educational pathways, including a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education programs, and specialized academic support services. The school culture is characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit, bolstered by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive CIF sports teams, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs.

The campus, situated near the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), benefits from a unique geographic position that often fosters partnerships and academic enrichment opportunities for its students. UCHS prides itself on maintaining high standards of excellence while promoting an inclusive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher involvement, University City High continues to be a staple of the local community, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.
1,465
Total Students
58.9
Full-Time Teachers
24.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University City High
Demographic Student Count
White500
Hispanic583
Black45
Asian159
Two or More170
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    583 (39.8%)
  • White
    500 (34.2%)
  • Two or More
    170 (11.6%)
  • Asian
    159 (10.9%)
  • Black
    45 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: San Diego Unified
Phone: (858)605-2800
Website: http://www.universitycityhigh.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 508
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 209
Grades Taught
Grade 9 358
Grade 10 380
Grade 11 339
Grade 12 388

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University City High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9358
Grade 10380
Grade 11339
Grade 12388
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University City High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female70948.4%
Male75451.5%
Not Specified20.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)