School Profile · Los Angeles
University Preparatory Value High: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
University Preparatory Value posts 44% meeting the standard against 36% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
1929 West Pico Boulevard, 90006 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades 9-12·493 students·92% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(213) 382-1223·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
50
🌱 Building Momentum · Solid
ranked #767 statewide · #94 of 240 in Los Angeles Unified
University Preparatory Value High scores 50 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 64th 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 →
Most rating sites would stop at “44% proficient” and call it done. University Preparatory Value deserves a closer read. The school sits in Los Angeles, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 58.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, University Preparatory Value enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
58.3%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
University Preparatory Value's most underrated number
58.3% 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 Preparatory Value low-income: 58.3%State low-income: 38.2%University Preparatory Value EL: 16.7%State EL: 10.4%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
17.8%
State 15.8%
1.9pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
43.9%
State 35.7%
8.2pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
18.2%
State 30.2%
12.0pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.6%
State 3.6%
3.0pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
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 Preparatory Value H…
50/100
This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 65
Downtown Business High
Los Angeles Unified · 1.8 mi
Solid
68/100
Orthopaedic Hospital
Los Angeles Unified · 1.4 mi
Solid
65/100
Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep
Los Angeles Unified · 2.4 mi
Solid
62/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic96.2%
White0.4%
Asian2.2%
Black0.4%
Other0.8%
GenderFemale 49.5%Male 50.5%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 91.7% (28pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
493
957 below CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
1 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At University Preparatory Value High in Los Angeles, 58.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. University Preparatory Value High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 17.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (27.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (60.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 42.4 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 103 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−42.4pp
16.7% vs 59.1% overall · n=24
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−31.8pp
0.0% vs 31.8% overall · n=24
Math · English Learner−24.5pp
4.2% vs 28.7% overall · n=24
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−3.7pp
0.0% vs 3.7% overall · n=15
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income103 tested
ELA 58.3%·Math 27.7%· +17.3pp vs district
Hispanic103 tested
ELA 60.2%·Math 27.7%· +19.2pp vs district
English Learner24 tested
ELA 16.7%·Math 4.2%· +9.7pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$52K
$33K below CA median
Median Home Value
$903K
$244K above CA median
Bachelor's+
22%
13pp below 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
7.1 years avg experience
32 teachers · 16% first-year · 13% second-year
Teacher Credentials
61% fully credentialed
14.1% on intern/emergency permit
AP Courses Offered
14 AP courses
61 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 nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
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%
17.8%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 52th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
43.9%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 56th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
18.2%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 60th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.6%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 64th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 110 | 32% | 27% | 23% | 18% | 59% | +12 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 108 | 4% | 25% | 33% | 38% | 29% | +5 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 217 | 3% | 17% | 70% | 11% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 103 | 58.3% | +17 | +20 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 103 | 60.2% | +19 | +21 |
| English Learners | 24 | 16.7% | +10 | +6 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Value High ← | — | 50 | 17.8% | 43.9% | — | 0.6% |
| Downtown Business High | 1.8 mi | 68 | 43.7% | 71.9% | — | 0.3% |
| Orthopaedic Hospital | 1.4 mi | 65 | 24.1% | 54.6% | — | 0.4% |
| Ednovate - USC Hybrid High College Prep | 2.4 mi | 62 | 28.4% | 57.6% | — | 1.6% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 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
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #1280 → #1172 → #1033 → #790 → #767
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is University Preparatory Value High a good high school?
University Preparatory Value High has a Scope Score of 50 out of 100, placing it in the 64th percentile of California high schools and ranked #767 statewide. 17.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is near 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 Preparatory Value High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 43.9% of students at University Preparatory Value High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 17.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 17.8% 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. 218 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does University Preparatory Value High rank in California?
University Preparatory Value High ranks #767 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 64th 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 Preparatory Value High?
18.2% of students at University Preparatory Value 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 0.6%, 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 Preparatory Value High compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
University Preparatory Value High scores 50/100 (64th 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 493 students. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does University Preparatory Value High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At University Preparatory Value High in Los Angeles, 58.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. University Preparatory Value High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 17.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (27.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (60.2% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 42.4 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 103 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.