University Preparatory School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Shasta Union High
University Preparatory School is located in Redding, CA and is one of 15 schools in Shasta Union High School District. It is a charter school that serves 817 students in grades 6-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
University Preparatory School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See University Preparatory School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
University Preparatory School had an API growth score of 910 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. University Preparatory School's 2012 base score was 897 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, University Preparatory School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about University Preparatory School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
University Preparatory School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See University Preparatory School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
University Preparatory School had an API growth score of 910 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. University Preparatory School's 2012 base score was 897 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, University Preparatory School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about University Preparatory School's students and teachers. more
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University Preparatory School
Kelly: I believe that UPrep is an exceptional school and I feel lucky to have this school available for my children. My son just started his freshman year, and his fourth year at this school. It is a small charter school that wants to stay small. His graduating 8th grade class had 126 kids in it. The teachers all know the kids and the kids really get a chance to know each other.
The school very much emphasizes academics. They require the students to take Latin in Middle School before they are able to take a foreign language. They offer more AP classes than any other school in our area. The kids are allowed to progress as needed--such that my son is taking Algebra II and Honors Chemistry as a freshman, since he was able to take Geometry in Middle School.
The school is also very big in the arts. They have a great vocal/choir program and a great concert and jazz band. The drama programs always puts on musicals and does a great job.
They also offer all the sports that the other local schools offer. While they struggled during their early years, the sports program is improving greatly. We have been winning swimming meets, doing well at cross country and tennis, and are starting to win football games. Soccer and baseball are also good sports at this school.
The teachers and the staff really care about the kids. They want to see the children excel and move on to college. The school offers college trips to allow the students to see what different colleges are like. They work with the kids to help them get ready for college, including applying for scholarships.
Overall, I am thrilled with this school. My oldest daughter will start there next year as a sixth grader and my youngest will start in another five years. I would not consider moving my kids from this school and the opportunity that they are being given.
The school very much emphasizes academics. They require the students to take Latin in Middle School before they are able to take a foreign language. They offer more AP classes than any other school in our area. The kids are allowed to progress as needed--such that my son is taking Algebra II and Honors Chemistry as a freshman, since he was able to take Geometry in Middle School.
The school is also very big in the arts. They have a great vocal/choir program and a great concert and jazz band. The drama programs always puts on musicals and does a great job.
They also offer all the sports that the other local schools offer. While they struggled during their early years, the sports program is improving greatly. We have been winning swimming meets, doing well at cross country and tennis, and are starting to win football games. Soccer and baseball are also good sports at this school.
The teachers and the staff really care about the kids. They want to see the children excel and move on to college. The school offers college trips to allow the students to see what different colleges are like. They work with the kids to help them get ready for college, including applying for scholarships.
Overall, I am thrilled with this school. My oldest daughter will start there next year as a sixth grader and my youngest will start in another five years. I would not consider moving my kids from this school and the opportunity that they are being given.
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on Oct 12, 2011
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University Preparatory School
Kelly: I believe that UPrep is an exceptional school and I feel lucky to have this school available for my children. My son just started his freshman year, and his fourth year at this school. It is a small charter school that wants to stay small. His graduating 8th grade class had 126 kids in it. The teachers all know the kids and the kids really get a chance to know each other.
The school very much emphasizes academics. They require the students to take Latin in Middle School before they are able to take a foreign language. They offer more AP classes than any other school in our area. The kids are allowed to progress as needed--such that my son is taking Algebra II and Honors Chemistry as a freshman, since he was able to take Geometry in Middle School.
The school is also very big in the arts. They have a great vocal/choir program and a great concert and jazz band. The drama programs always puts on musicals and does a great job.
They also offer all the sports that the other local schools offer. While they struggled during their early years, the sports program is improving greatly. We have been winning swimming meets, doing well at cross country and tennis, and are starting to win football games. Soccer and baseball are also good sports at this school.
The teachers and the staff really care about the kids. They want to see the children excel and move on to college. The school offers college trips to allow the students to see what different colleges are like. They work with the kids to help them get ready for college, including applying for scholarships.
Overall, I am thrilled with this school. My oldest daughter will start there next year as a sixth grader and my youngest will start in another five years. I would not consider moving my kids from this school and the opportunity that they are being given.
The school very much emphasizes academics. They require the students to take Latin in Middle School before they are able to take a foreign language. They offer more AP classes than any other school in our area. The kids are allowed to progress as needed--such that my son is taking Algebra II and Honors Chemistry as a freshman, since he was able to take Geometry in Middle School.
The school is also very big in the arts. They have a great vocal/choir program and a great concert and jazz band. The drama programs always puts on musicals and does a great job.
They also offer all the sports that the other local schools offer. While they struggled during their early years, the sports program is improving greatly. We have been winning swimming meets, doing well at cross country and tennis, and are starting to win football games. Soccer and baseball are also good sports at this school.
The teachers and the staff really care about the kids. They want to see the children excel and move on to college. The school offers college trips to allow the students to see what different colleges are like. They work with the kids to help them get ready for college, including applying for scholarships.
Overall, I am thrilled with this school. My oldest daughter will start there next year as a sixth grader and my youngest will start in another five years. I would not consider moving my kids from this school and the opportunity that they are being given.
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on Oct 12, 2011
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 817
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, University Preparatory School had 26% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
81%
Hispanic
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Two or More Races
5%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Shasta Union High District Spending
$9,124Per Pupil
The Shasta Union High spends $9,124 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Shasta Union High District
24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, University Preparatory School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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district
89%
state
51%
no change
English Language Arts
school
80%
district
60%
state
50%
no change
Geometry
school
30%
district
27%
state
17%
no change
Physics
school
63%
district
54%
state
47%
no change
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
83%
district
64%
state
53%
no change
World History
school
70%
district
58%
state
46%
no change
Algebra II
school
13%
district
22%
state
15%
no change
Biology
school
72%
district
51%
state
53%
no change
Chemistry
school
52%
district
62%
state
34%
no change
English Language Arts
school
86%
district
57%
state
48%
no change
Physics
school
80%
district
91%
state
56%
no change
Summative High School Mathematics
school
53%
district
62%
state
49%
no change
U.S. History
school
86%
district
54%
state
48%
no change
Algebra I
school
62%
district
46%
state
34%
no change
Algebra II
school
37%
district
42%
state
34%
no change
Biology
school
78%
district
61%
state
52%
no change
Chemistry
school
69%
district
75%
state
43%
no change
General Mathematics
school
56%
district
32%
state
28%
no change
Geometry
school
56%
district
32%
state
32%
no change
Physics
school
69%
district
80%
state
53%
no change
Summative High School Mathematics
school
62%
district
64%
state
53%
no change
World History
school
70%
district
56%
state
46%
8
TestRating
8 out of 10
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