The latest U.S. News and World Report rankings put University High School at the seventh best high school in California (No. 65 in the nation) and the 19th best charter school in America.

Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.

University High earned a gold medal, moving up from its national ranking of No. 81 last year.

The school also received two prestigious state awards: recognition as a California Gold Ribbon School for 2017 and a place on the 2016 California Honor Roll.

The California Department of Education bestows the California Gold Ribbon Award in acknowledgement of a school’s success in creating a positive learning atmosphere for students.

The 2016 Honor Roll recognizes public K-12 schools that demonstrate consistent high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement over time, and reduction in achievement gaps. For high schools, Honor Roll recognition also includes measures of college readiness in students.

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