School Overview
University High School Academy (UHSA), located in Lathrup Village, Michigan, is a selective-admissions public school operating under the Southfield Public Schools district. Designed as an accelerated learning environment, the school focuses on providing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and leadership development. Because it is a specialized academy, it attracts students from across the district who are seeking a more challenging educational experience than what might be found in a traditional comprehensive high school setting.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to high standards and its supportive, small-community atmosphere, which allows for closer faculty-student interactions. Beyond the core academic subjects, UHSA often incorporates opportunities for advanced coursework, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement to prepare students for success in higher education. By fostering a culture of high expectations and personal accountability, University High School Academy aims to cultivate well-rounded scholars who are prepared to meet the demands of a competitive global environment.
274
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University High School Academy
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic3
Black265
Asian2
Two or More3
  • Black
    265 (96.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • White
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Southfield Public School District
Phone: (248)746-4370
Website: http://www.southfieldk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Grade 9 78
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 76
Grade 12 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University High School Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 978
Grade 1051
Grade 1176
Grade 1269
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University High School Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13950.7%
Male13549.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)