University Preparatory

www.vvuhsd.k12.ca.us/ups

1,136 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

University Preparatory (UP) is a specialized public middle and high school located in Victorville, California, operating under the Victor Valley Union High School District. It is designed as a rigorous, college-preparatory institution that emphasizes academic excellence and high expectations. By providing a structured and challenging curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students not only for high school graduation but for successful transition into competitive four-year universities.

The school is well-regarded for its focused academic environment, often attracting students who are self-motivated and seek a more intense scholarly experience than a traditional comprehensive high school. Because it functions as a school of choice, it fosters a community of peers and educators committed to college readiness. Beyond academics, University Preparatory typically integrates support systems and extracurricular opportunities that encourage leadership and personal development, ensuring that students are well-rounded and equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for higher education.

1,136

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Preparatory
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	807
Black	60
Asian	103
Two or More	42
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
807 (71.2%)
White
117 (10.3%)
Asian
103 (9.1%)
Black
60 (5.3%)
Two or More
42 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Victor Valley Union High
Phone:	(760)243-5940
Website:	http://www.vvuhsd.k12.ca.us/ups
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	696
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* 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 7 200

Grade 8 202

Grade 9 189

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 181

Grade 12 173