UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY PALM BEACH

2101 N AUSTRALIAN AVE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407

Charter School 246 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

University Preparatory Academy (UPA) in West Palm Beach is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school is built on a mission to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured environment. By emphasizing high academic standards and character development, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.

The academy differentiates itself through a curriculum focused on intensive literacy and mathematics instruction, supplemented by a culture that stresses personal responsibility and discipline. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering close partnerships with families, UPA creates a supportive community where teachers can tailor their instruction to meet individual student needs. Their approach is designed to cultivate not only academic excellence but also the critical thinking and leadership skills required to thrive in a global society.

246

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY PALM BEACH
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	17
Black	225
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
225 (91.5%)
Hispanic
17 (6.9%)
White
2 (0.8%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)670-1138
Website:	http://upaflorida.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY PALM BEACH
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	12
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	23
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	26
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	34
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY PALM BEACH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	117	47.6%
Male	129	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)