Enrollment
1,009
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redding, CA
University Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060175911467Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory ranks #5 of 10 schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: University Preparatory District · California
NCES ID 060175911467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparatory compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Preparatory
University Preparatory is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Redding, California, enrolling 1,009 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.1% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the California average.
Enrollment of 1,009 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 695 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #204.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Redding's public schools, it stands alongside Redding School of the Arts (634 students): University Preparatory is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 21.1:1).
University Preparatory District is a single-school charter district, so University Preparatory operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University Preparatory compares
University Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 67% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,009
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, University Preparatory is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Similar other schools in Redding
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Redding School of the Arts
Standard public school
634 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Shasta View Academy
Standard public school
493 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Standard public school
287 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Stellar Charter
Standard public school
273 students 21:1 students per teacher
Redding Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
219 students 43.8:1 students per teacher
Shasta County Independent Study
Standard public school
102 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,009 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory
How many students attend University Preparatory?
University Preparatory has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redding, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Preparatory?
18.1% of students at University Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Redding, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory?
University Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University Preparatory rank among schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory ranks #5 of 10 schools in Redding, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redding on the city page.
Is University Preparatory a good school?
University Preparatory earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in University Preparatory District?
None; University Preparatory District is a single-school charter district, and University Preparatory is its only campus.
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