Upland High

uhs.upland.k12.ca.us/

2,797 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Upland High School, located in Upland, California, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Upland Unified School District. As the city’s flagship high school, it serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is well-regarded for its robust curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education (CTE) pathways, and opportunities for elective specialization.

Beyond academics, Upland High maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong commitment to extracurricular involvement. The school boasts a competitive athletic program—notably the "Highlanders"—as well as an extensive variety of student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and leadership organizations. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a focus on student engagement and community involvement, Upland High strives to foster a well-rounded educational environment that supports the personal and professional growth of its students.

2,797

Total Students

125.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upland High
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	1,812
Black	205
Asian	205
Two or More	79
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,812 (65.0%)
White
478 (17.2%)
Black
205 (7.4%)
Asian
205 (7.4%)
Two or More
79 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3%)

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:	Upland Unified
Phone:	(909)949-7880
Website:	http://uhs.upland.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	125.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	425

* 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 9 727

Grade 10 679

Grade 11 668

Grade 12 723