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About U-PREP

University Preparatory School is a free public grades 6-12 charter school sponsored by the Shasta Union High School District in Redding, California ... Read More

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U.S. News & World Report ranked U-Prep #1 in Redding, #48 in California, #339 (top 1%) nationally and #77 in Charter High Schools in its 'Best High Schools in America' ranking 2023.

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U-Prep was selected as the BEST PUBLIC SCHOOL in Best of the North State 2020!

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U-Prep was recognized as a 2019-2020 ERP Honor Roll School.

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U-Prep is ranked 375 (top 2%) among the 22,000 high schools in the nation by the 2019 Jay Mathews Challenge Index High School Rankings!

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Final Exam Schedule

Friday, December 15th, will be the last day of a regular class schedule for the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. On Monday, December 18th through Wednesday, December 20th, high school students will take final exams. Junior High students will follow the same schedule but will not be taking comprehensive final exams unless they are in high school classes; the increased class time will be used for culminating activities.

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Ugly Sweater Day & Dance

  • Grades 6th, 7th & 8th
  • 6th Grade: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
           7th & 8th: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
  • December 8, 2023
  • Stuart Gym
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Toys for Tots Donation Drive

  • December 1-15, 2023
  • TOYS CAN BE DROPPED OFF IN THE SSC (WITH HOUSTON), MAIN OFFICE (WITH PRICE) AND IN ROOMS 126 (R JOHNSON) OR 134 (J GADDY)
  • FOR EACH TOY DONATED YOU WILL RECEIVE A TICKET FOR A DUTCH BROS DRAWING
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November 2023 Newsletter

Good news abounds! Through hard work and perseverance, the U-Prep community has been fortunate to experience unprecedented celebrations both on campus and off. This month’s newsletter showcases a wealth of photographs and information surrounding our recent achievements for you to enjoy.

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