University City High
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades 9-12
193rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 87%▼ Declining
University City High ranking
SchoolRow ranks University City High 193rd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 95th in 2015 to 87th in 2025 — declining.
University City High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 331 students tested
University City High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,505 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.6% | 39.1% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 36.6% | 35.9% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 16.9% | 11.0% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 10.5% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 2.9% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near University City High
Typical home value $1.10M in zip 92122 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near University City High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Madison HighSan Diego Unified · 2.9 mi away816th of 1,528
ELA 45% · Math 24% - –High Tech High MesaSan Diego County Office of Education · 3.6 mi away · charter
- 6Clairemont HighSan Diego Unified · 3.7 mi away619th of 1,528
ELA 61% · Math 23% - 9La Jolla HighSan Diego Unified · 4.2 mi away176th of 1,528
ELA 73% · Math 54% - 10Mission Bay HighSan Diego Unified · 4.2 mi away146th of 1,528
ELA 80% · Math 52% - –San Diego Metro Career and TechSan Diego Unified · 4.5 mi away
- 10School for Entrepreneurship and TechnologySan Diego Unified · 5.1 mi away · charter114th of 1,528
ELA 88% · Math 50% - 8Kearny Digital Media & DesignSan Diego Unified · 5.2 mi away438th of 1,528
ELA 75% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University City High in?
University City High is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is University City High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University City High 193rd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University City High?
Hispanic 39%, White 36%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 11% (1,505 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University City High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92122 is $1.10M 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.