University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School
Charter School
452 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
University Preparatory Science and Math (UPSM) High School, located in Detroit’s historic Rivertown district, is a public charter school dedicated to preparing students for success in four-year colleges and universities. As part of the U Prep Schools network, the institution emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school aims to foster a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for modern post-secondary environments.
Beyond the classroom, UPSM High School provides a structured environment that integrates personalized support with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission centers on the philosophy that every student can achieve at high levels when provided with the right resources and a supportive community. By prioritizing college readiness and fostering strong relationships between faculty and students, UPSM works to dismantle barriers to educational success and prepare its graduates to become impactful leaders within their communities and the global workforce.
Beyond the classroom, UPSM High School provides a structured environment that integrates personalized support with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission centers on the philosophy that every student can achieve at high levels when provided with the right resources and a supportive community. By prioritizing college readiness and fostering strong relationships between faculty and students, UPSM works to dismantle barriers to educational success and prepare its graduates to become impactful leaders within their communities and the global workforce.
452
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 442 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black442 (97.8%)
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White4 (0.9%)
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Two or More4 (0.9%)
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Hispanic1 (0.2%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) |
| Phone: | (313)393-9166 |
| Website: | http://www.uprepschools.com |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 452 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 22.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 307 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
128
Grade 10
111
Grade 11
111
Grade 12
102
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 128 |
| Grade 10 | 111 |
| Grade 11 | 111 |
| Grade 12 | 102 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 226 | 50% |
| Male | 226 | 50% |
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