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University Preparatory Value High

680 Wilshire Pl. Ste. 315, Los Angeles, CA, 90005

About University Preparatory Value High

University Preparatory Value High is a public charter high school in Los Angeles, California, for students in grades 9 through 12. The school is part of the Value Schools charter network. The main goal is to get students ready for college by giving them a tough academic program and a structured support system. The main goal of University Preparatory Value High is to help students get a good start in math, science, English, and social studies. It also helps students get ready for college and learn how to think critically. There are between 500 and 550 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 20 students. 39% of students are good at reading and 28% are good at math. University Preparatory Value High students can also take standardized tests like the SAT or ACT to get ready for college. Families who want to learn more about early education can also check out the best high school in California. In general, University Preparatory Value High wants to give students a structured academic environment that will help them get ready for college and their future jobs.

University Preparatory Value High Contact Information

Address

680 Wilshire Pl. Ste. 315, Los Angeles, CA, 90005

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Phone

(213) 382-1223

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 39% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
484
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3358 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at University Preparatory Value High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:33 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.21%
Asian 2.69%
Hispanic 95.87%
Black 0.62%
Two+ Races 0.62%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.21%
Asian
2.69%
Hispanic
95.87%
Black
0.62%
Two+ Races
0.62%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 484
48.55%
235 Female
51.45%
249 Male

Student Population

484 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

242 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, students at University Preparatory Value High School in Los Angeles celebrated their academic progress by taking part in a college and career readiness event with university representatives and career mentors. The school wanted to prepare students for success after high school, so the program encouraged them to look into college and career options.

FAQ

Q1. Is University Preparatory Value High a charter school?

Ans. Yes, University Preparatory Value High is a public charter school that is part of the Value Schools network.

Q2. Does the school help students get ready for college?

Ans. Yes, students usually get help with college applications and financial aid from their counselors.

Q3. Does the school offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

Ans. The school might offer advanced or college-level classes to help students get ready for college.

Q4. What activities outside of school are there for students?

Ans. Students can often join clubs, take part in leadership activities, and help out in their communities.

Q5. What steps do students need to take to get into University Preparatory Value High?

Ans. Most of the time, students get into school through the school's charter admission process or lottery system.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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