• 2200 Eureka Way | Redding, CA 96001
  • (530)245-2790
  • Send Email

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

picture

U.S. News & World Report ranked U-Prep #1 in Redding, #115 in California high schools, #888 (top 4%) nationally and #163 in Charter High Schools in its 'Best High Schools in America' ranking 2025-2026.

Read More
picture

U-Prep is a California Distinguished School. This is the third time U-Prep has been awarded this title.

Read More
picture

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

picture

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

Read More

Enrollment Information Night

COME TO LEARN

  • The U-Prep Promise, Community & Results
  • Academic Supports
  • Elective Course Offerings
  • Grade-level Traditions
  • Extra and Co-Curricular Programs
  • Applications: What to expect before, during, and after each step
  • What do our students say about their U-Prep experience?
  • Academic Programs and Courses
  • College Readiness
  • Parent Resources
  • Meet and Greet: Interact with U-Prep counselors and administrators

Enrollment Information Night

News & Announcements

-- A news hub for the latest news, events, celebrations, opportunities and resources of U-Prep community

View More News & Events

U-Prep Presents — Frozen

  • All Welcome!
  • 7:00 pm Evenings; 2:00 pm Sat. Matinees
  • November 14, 15, 21 & 22
  • David Mar Auditorium
  • Tickets: uprepmusical.com
See the Flyer

U-Prep Annual Food Drive

  • November 4-20, 2025
  • Donate non-perishable and unexpired canned or boxed goods to History Classes
  • The winning grade level will receive a hot Cocoa party with all the toppings!
Read the Flyer

November 2025 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.

Read the Newsletter

AP Letter

September 10, 2025

Dear Advanced Placement Parents and Students:

It is now time to begin planning for the upcoming Advanced Placement exams. Students are preparing for the rigor of these exams and the staff at University Preparatory is confident in our students’ ability to be successful. Registration and payment of fees are open as of Friday, September 12th.

Read More

Final Exam Schedule

Tuesday, December 16th, will be the last day of a regular class schedule for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. On Wednesday, December 17th through Friday, December 19th, 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.

See the Schedule

Campus Life at U-PREP

-- A glimpse into the promise of U-Prep ...

Experience More U-Prep Life

Transcript Request

U-Prep has partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcript and other credentials securely.

Activities Calendar

Keep track of daily activities of U-Prep

U-Prep App

A one-stop information center to learn everything about U-Prep

U-Prep Web Store

Purchase U-Prep attire online with free local pickup


U-Prep Graduates have been accepted by ...