<p>The UCs do consider the school you attended, but not in the way you are hoping. (See #14 on the comprehensive review: [Comprehensive</a> Review - University of California Office of the President](<a href=“http://www.ucop.edu/news/comprev/]Comprehensive”>http://www.ucop.edu/news/comprev/) ) That item means they will give extra consideration to students able to excel in an underperforming high school and/or low income area.</p>
<p>If you feel your particular high school should give you an extra boost, your best course of action would be to apply to local universities that are familiar with it (as the UC is very familiar with California high schools) and to universities have shown preference for your high school.</p>