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University High School (Fresno)

Coordinates: 36°48′36.9″N 119°44′37.1″W / 36.810250°N 119.743639°W / 36.810250; -119.743639
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University High School
Address
Map
2611 E. Matoian Way MS/UH134

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93740

United States
Coordinates36°48′36.9″N 119°44′37.1″W / 36.810250°N 119.743639°W / 36.810250; -119.743639
Information
TypeCharter High School
MottoAd Astra Per Aspera
(To the Stars Through Diligence)
Established2000 (2000)
School districtFresno Unified School District
PrincipalJeffie Hickman
Grades9 - 12
Enrollment488[1] (2018-19)
Color(s)Red, gold, black and white     
MascotPhoenix
Websitewww.uhsfresno.com

University High School (UHS) is a charter high school on the campus of California State University, Fresno, in Fresno, California. The school emphasizes college-prep academics and music. UHS opened in 2000 with Dr. Brad Huff as the founding head of school, with its first class graduating in 2004. At the end of the 2004–2005 school year, approximately 370 students were enrolled. The school now has a steady enrollment of about 480 students. University High School is chartered by the Fresno Unified School District and has special autonomy over its administration.

Extracurricular activities

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Academic teams include Academic Decathlon, Science Olympiad, Mock Trial, and Speech and Debate. The school is the ten-time champion in the Small School United States Academic Decathlon Online National Competition[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for University High". nces.ed.gov. US Department of Education. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  2. ^ "United States Academic Decathlon : Small Schools Virtual Rankings". Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
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