Venice Senior High School vs. University High School Charter
Should you attend Venice Senior High School or University High School Charter? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Venice Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 2,223 students in grades 9-12, Venice Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,422 students in grades 9-12, University High School Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,223 students
1,422 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
67 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3149 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#4161 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
22%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
56%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
20%
Graduation Rate
90%
92%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
625
377
Grade 10 Students
583
352
Grade 11 Students
553
359
Grade 12 Students
462
334
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a


% Asian
8%
7%


% Hispanic
56%
56%


% Black
12%
22%


% White
18%
11%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%


Diversity Score
0.64
0.63


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
64%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

