Serving 693 students in grades Kindergarten-8, University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands 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 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4580 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
76%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands's ranking?
University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands is ranked #4580 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands often compared to?
University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islandsis often viewed alongside schools like Las Colinas Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands?
693 students attend University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands?
University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands offer ?
University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands part of?
University Preparation Charter School At Csu Channel Islands is part of Univ Preparation Charter Sch @ Csu Channel Islands School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 08, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 09, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 10, 2025 (Thursday)
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