University Preparatory Art & Design

University Preparatory Art & Design is a fully operational independent charter district located at 485 West Milwaukee Street in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Set within a large city environment in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan region, the district functions as its own local educational agency for federal programs and manages two active school facilities. Designed to offer a seamless educational journey, University Preparatory Art & Design serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a total of 1,244 students—comprising 692 female and 552 male learners—offering a continuous, robust pathway spanning elementary, middle, and high school education.

To foster a supportive learning environment, the district maintains a substantial professional workforce totaling over 240 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes 126 full-time equivalent teachers, 5 instructional aides, and more than 109 support staff professionals dedicated to operational excellence and student well-being. With a student-to-teacher ratio of under ten to one, the district is uniquely positioned to offer individualized instruction and specialized academic programs tailored to its urban student body. Families, educators, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about district programming and community initiatives can visit their official website at uprepschools.com or contact their administrative offices directly.