University Preparatory District

Redding, California — 1 schools

1,013
Total Enrollment
1
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Per-Pupil Spending
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District-Level NCES Analysis

University Preparatory District operates 1 public schools serving 1,013 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,009 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Shasta County County.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 336.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.6% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.6% Asian across the district's schools.

University Preparatory accounts for 100.0% of all University Preparatory District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means University Preparatory District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

University Preparatory District student-counselor ratio is 336:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within University Preparatory District is typically wider than the University Preparatory District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

University Preparatory District chronic absenteeism rate is 6.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Shasta County county, where this district is located.

$1,172
Studio/mo
$1,212
1 BR/mo
$1,590
2 BR/mo
$2,211
3 BR/mo
$2,667
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in University Preparatory District.

White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 6.6%
Multiracial 10.3%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
336.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in University Preparatory District

School Enrollment
University Preparatory
Charter
1,009

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in University Preparatory District?

University Preparatory District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,013 students.

What is the average rent near University Preparatory District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Shasta County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of University Preparatory District?

University Preparatory District students are 68.6% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 6.6% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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