University High School Academy

19301 W 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 342 students in grades 9-12, University High School Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University High School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

University High School Academy's student population of 342 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
342 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

University High School Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#949 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
36%
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80-84%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University High School Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
96%
18%
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White
1%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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≥95%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University High School Academy's ranking?
University High School Academy is ranked #949 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are University High School Academy often compared to?
University High School Academyis often viewed alongside schools like University High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School Academy?
The graduation rate of University High School Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend University High School Academy?
342 students attend University High School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of University High School Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School Academy?
University High School Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does University High School Academy offer ?
University High School Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School Academy part of?
University High School Academy is part of Southfield Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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