University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)

District Overview
Located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, at 5100 John R Street, University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) is an active, independent public charter school district serving a large city environment within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan region. Operating three operational campuses, the district provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. According to federal educational dataset records for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a student body of 1,441 learners—comprising 675 female and 766 male students—with steady enrollment distributed across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To support its learning environment and academic framework, the district relies on a sizable workforce totaling approximately 271 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is anchored by 138 FTE teachers, assisted by 3 FTE instructional aides and nearly 130 FTE support personnel who provide critical operational, administrative, and student support services. Authorized as an independent district for federal programs, University Preparatory Science and Math integrates strong community-focused learning with specialized preparation aimed at post-secondary success. Parents, students, and researchers seeking additional information can visit the district online at uprepschools.com or contact their central office directly at (313) 887-1613.
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Total Schools
1,441
Total Students
138.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic4
Black1,411
Asian1
Two or More12
American Indian1
  • Black
    1,411 (97.9%)
  • White
    12 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    12 (0.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:3 Charter Schools
Number of schools:3
Students:1,441*
Teachers (FTE):138.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:10.4
Schools in University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)
Found 3 Schools