Enrollment
253
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Visalia, CA
University Preparatory High
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 069104512387Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Visalia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.1:1
- large classes for California
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory High has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory High ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Visalia, CA.
School address
District: Tulare County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069104512387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparatory High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Preparatory High
University Preparatory High is a mid-sized charter high school in Visalia, California, enrolling 253 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 31% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 405 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (39%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 27.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Visalia's high schools, it stands alongside Redwood High (2,490 students): University Preparatory High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.1:1 vs 24.2:1).
Tulare County Office of Education also operates Special Education (1,141 students) and La Sierra High (191 students) alongside University Preparatory High.
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 High compares
University Preparatory High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 38.7%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, University Preparatory High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How University Preparatory High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Sierra High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tulare County Court | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tulare County Community | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 1.7:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Similar high schools in Visalia
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Redwood High
Standard public school
2,490 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Golden West High
Standard public school
2,059 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
El Diamante High
Standard public school
1,890 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Mt. Whitney High
Standard public school
1,637 students 21:1 students per teacher
Sequoia High
Alternative education program
280 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Visalia Technical Early College
Standard public school
216 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory High
How many students attend University Preparatory High?
University Preparatory High has 253 students enrolled. It is a high school in Visalia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory High?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory High is 28.1:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Preparatory High?
26.7% of students at University Preparatory High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory High?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory High is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Visalia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory High?
University Preparatory High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University Preparatory High rank among high schools in Visalia?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory High ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Visalia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Visalia on the city page.
Is University Preparatory High a good school?
University Preparatory High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. 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 Tulare County Office of Education?
Besides University Preparatory High, Tulare County Office of Education also operates Special Education (1,141 students), La Sierra High (191 students), and Tulare County Court (66 students). See the Tulare County Office of Education district page for the complete list.
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