University Charter School Secondary serves 320 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Charter School Secondary's student population of 320 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of University Charter School Secondary is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
48%
32%
White
45%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend University Charter School Secondary?
320 students attend University Charter School Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of University Charter School Secondary students are Black, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Charter School Secondary?
University Charter School Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Charter School Secondary offer ?
University Charter School Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is University Charter School Secondary part of?
University Charter School Secondary is part of University Charter School District.
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