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University City High

6949 Genesee Ave., San Diego, CA, 92122

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1430 of 6840 in California

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About University City High

University City High is one of the best schools in the San Diego Unified School District for grades 9–12. With about 1,800 students, it has a 56% Advanced Placement participation rate, making it one of the best schools for academic excellence. The campus has a diverse population, with 64% of students being minorities and 47% being economically disadvantaged. It has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 24:1, which makes it one of the best schools in the area. The school has done very well, with 80% of students being able to read and 50% being able to do math. Students regularly take the SAT and ACT to help them reach their goals after high school. The school is in the lively "Golden Triangle" area, and the community is known for its strong STEM programs and active participation. University City High is known for its high proficiency scores and its promise to prepare students for success at competitive colleges and in professional careers, and it is one of the best high school in California.

University City High Contact Information

Address

6949 Genesee Ave., San Diego, CA, 92122

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Phone

(858) 605-2800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 80%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 80% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1505
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1430 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at University City 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: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 35.95%
Asian 10.96%
Hispanic 39.07%
Black 2.92%
Two+ Races 10.5%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
35.95%
Asian
10.96%
Hispanic
39.07%
Black
2.92%
Two+ Races
10.5%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1505
49.5%
745 Female
50.3%
757 Male

Student Population

1505 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

376 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

There are a lot of improvements being made to the University City High School campus that will make it safer and easier for students to get around. Some of these are new places for cars to park and better paths for people to walk. District-wide programs have also helped the Class of 2026 get ready for college and careers much better. Students also keep using modern classroom technology and special facilities that are paid for by local bond measures to help them get advanced technical and vocational education.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of classes does University City High offer?

Ans. University City High has core academic classes, Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, electives, and extracurricular activities like arts, sports, and clubs.

Q2. What kinds of classes does University City High offer?

Ans. The school has core academics, electives, college prep classes, and extracurricular activities like arts, sports, and clubs.

Q3. Is there a dress code at the school?

Ans. Yes, students are expected to wear clothes that are modest and professional for a performing arts setting.

Q4. What is the school's main goal when it comes to education?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on getting students back on track academically, learning in a way that works for them, and getting them ready for college.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

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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