University Preparatory Academy (psad) - High School
Tel:
(313)874-4340
- University Preparatory Academy (psad) - High School serves 583 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
School Overview
- University Preparatory Academy (psad) - High School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 583 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- University Preparatory Academy (psad) - High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University Preparatory Academy (psad) - High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2835 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | 98% | 18% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 85% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University Preparatory Academy (psad) - High School is University Preparatory Academy (psad) - Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is University Preparatory Academy (psad) - Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is University Preparatory Academy (psad) - Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Detroit University Preparatory Academy (psad) - Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 355 students
0.2 miles
957 Holden St
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(313)874-9800 0.2 K-12 355 - Detroit Henry Ford Academy: School For Creative Studies (psad) Charter School
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(313)481-4000 0.4 6-12 849 - Detroit University Preparatory Science And Math (psad) Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 456 students
0.6 miles
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Detroit, MI 48202
(313)832-8400 0.6 6-12 456 - Detroit Golightly Education Center Grades: K-8 | 363 students
0.7 miles
5536 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313)494-2538 0.7 K-8 363 - Detroit University Preparatory Academy (psad) - Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 412 students
0.7 miles
5310 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313)831-0010 0.7 6-12 412
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