How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Lake Middle | University High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Irvine, CA | Irvine, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 652 | 2,307 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.3:1 | 26.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.8% | 20.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Lake Middle | University High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,218 | $16,218 |
| District | Irvine Unified | Irvine Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Lake Middle | University High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| African American | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% | 12.2% |
| Asian | 36.7% | 44.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 11.0% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Lake Middle | University High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 24 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 385.8:1 | 384.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 10.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.