University High
Irvine, CA · Irvine Unified · Grades 9-12
186th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 88%▼ Declining
University High ranking
SchoolRow ranks University High 186th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2015 to 88th in 2025 — declining.
University High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 576 students tested
University High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,226 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50.3% | 42.5% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 35.2% | 32.2% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 13.1% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 9.3% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near University High
Typical home value $1.20M in zip 92612 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near University High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Woodbridge HighIrvine Unified · 2.1 mi away111th of 1,528
ELA 77% · Math 61% - –Irvine Adult Transition ProgramsIrvine Unified · 2.3 mi away
- 2Creekside HighIrvine Unified · 2.6 mi away1,234th of 1,528
ELA 18% · Math 15% - 8Alternative Education-San Joaquin HighIrvine Unified · 2.6 mi away346th of 1,528
ELA 63% · Math 43% - 10Portola HighIrvine Unified · 2.8 mi away112th of 1,528
ELA 75% · Math 63% - 9Corona del Mar HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 3.3 mi away177th of 1,528
ELA 71% · Math 56% - –Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp)Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp) · 3.5 mi away
- 2Back Bay HighNewport-Mesa Unified · 3.9 mi away1,349th of 1,528
ELA 13% · Math 4%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University High in?
University High is part of the Irvine Unified district in Irvine, California.
Is University High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University High 186th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University High?
Asian 43%, White 32%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 9% (2,226 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92612 is $1.20M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.