University City High School (San Diego)
| University High School | |
|---|---|
Stadium entrance | |
| Address | |
6949 Genesee Avenue , 92122 | |
| Coordinates | 32°51′38.80″N 117°12′13.22″W / 32.8607778°N 117.2036722°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Carpe diem (Seize the day) |
| Established | 1981 |
| School district | San Diego Unified School District |
| Principal | Michael Paredes |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 1,505 (2023–2024) |
| Color(s) | Columbia blue, navy and white |
| Athletics conference | CIF San Diego Section City League |
| Team name | Centurions |
| Website | uchs |
University City High School (UCHS) is a comprehensive four-year public high school in the University City section of San Diego, California, United States. It is part of San Diego Unified School District. The school opened its doors in September 1981. The school was ranked 222nd in 2008 and 297th in 2009 on Newsweek's list of Best U.S. Public High Schools. In 2013, The Washington Post ranked the school as the 602nd most challenging high school in America.