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University High: High scores, healthy climate, strong attendance. We looked for a catch — we didn't find one.

University posts 55.5% exceeding the standard — versus 15.8% statewide — with climate numbers better than most. That doesn't make it perfect. It makes it worth a visit to find what numbers can't measure.

2611 East Matoian M/S UH134, 93740 (opens in new tab)·Fresno Unified·Fresno·Grades 9-12·498 students·21% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(559) 278-8263·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
90
⭐ High Ceiling · Strong
ranked #2 statewide · #1 of 19 in Fresno Unified

University High scores 90 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 99th percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →

CDE CAASPP 2025

Most rating sites would stop at “87% proficient” and call it done. University deserves a closer read. It sits at the 99th percentile of 2,160 California high schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.

The headline number: 55.5% of students scored in the top band on the state test. The California average is 15.8%.

As a charter, University enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.

100.0%
Low-income · ELA · met standard

University's most underrated number

100.0% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.

University low-income: 100.0%State low-income: 38.2%

The 4 things our score weighs

Exceeded standard
55.5%
State 15.8%
39.7pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
86.7%
State 35.7%
51.0pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
5.6%
State 30.2%
24.6pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.4%
State 3.6%
3.2pp below state avg
Worth a school visit

Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.

Where the path goes

The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.

K-12 Feeder Path
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High School
University High
90/100
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Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.

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Private alternatives nearby

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The community around it

Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope Score

Student demographics

Hispanic28.7%
White25.7%
Asian26.3%
Black2.8%
Other16.5%
GenderFemale 61.5%Male 38.5%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 21.3% (43pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
498
952 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
4 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,375
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$59,054 – $147,789
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At University High in Fresno, 100.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. University High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 66.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (67.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (100.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 4.2 percentage points for asian students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 31 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · Low-Income−8.1pp
67.7% vs 75.8% overall · n=31
3 more gaps by subject
ELA · Asian−4.2pp
93.3% vs 97.5% overall · n=30
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−21.0pp
48.4% vs 69.4% overall · n=31
Math Exceeded · Hispanic−22.2pp
19.4% vs 41.7% overall · n=36

Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.

Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income31 tested
ELA 100.0%·Math 67.7%· +66.0pp vs district
Hispanic36 tested
ELA 100.0%·Math 69.4%· +64.5pp vs district
White32 tested
ELA 100.0%·Math 74.2%· +48.4pp vs district

Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.

Funding Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 36%Other 2%

Source: NCES F-33 (2019–2020) · Full district breakdown →

Neighborhood Context
Bachelor's+
37%
2pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
21.6 years avg experience
20 teachers
Teacher Credentials
89% fully credentialed
AP Courses Offered
20 AP courses
106 students qualified via AP exam

Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25

Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerds

Every number on this page

Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.

01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
55.5%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 92th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
86.7%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 86th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
5.6%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 70th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.4%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 65th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
ELATestedEXCMETNEARNOTMET++/CA
Grade 1112169%28%2%0%98%+50
MathTestedEXCMETNEARNOTMET++/CA
Grade 1112042%34%17%8%76%+52
Science (CAST)TestedEXCMETNEARNOT
Grade 5/8/1112050%37%13%0%

CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.

Subgroup · ELATestedMET+vs districtvs CA
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged31100.0%+66+62
Hispanic/Latino36100.0%+65+61
White32100.0%+48+38
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
SchoolDistScopeEXCMET+GrowthSusp
University High ←—9055.5%86.7%—0.4%
Erma Duncan Polytechnical High1.7 mi5114.2%41.4%—2.7%
McLane High2.4 mi4211.9%30.9%—8.5%
Herbert Hoover High1.4 mi4111.3%36.1%—7.6%
California average—4415.8%35.7%—3.6%
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
97%90%'19'22'23'24'25
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1 → #1 → #2 → #2 → #2
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
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Frequently asked questions

Is University High a good high school?
University High has a Scope Score of 90 out of 100, placing it in the 99th percentile of California high schools and ranked #2 statewide. 55.5% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 39.7 percentage points above the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are University High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 86.7% of students at University High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 55.5% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 31.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 55.5% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 241 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does University High rank in California?
University High ranks #2 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 99th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at University High?
5.6% of students at University High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 0.4%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does University High compare to other schools in Fresno?
University High scores 90/100 (99th percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 498 students. Use the schools in Fresno page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does University High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At University High in Fresno, 100.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.0% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. University High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 66.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (67.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (100.0% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 4.2 percentage points for asian students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 31 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.
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