Ubah Academy

www.ubahmedicalacademy.org/

Charter School 321 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ubah Medical Academy (UMA) is a public charter school located in Hopkins, Minnesota, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. Founded with a mission to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce, the school places a specialized emphasis on medical and health-related sciences. By integrating a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with health-focused coursework, UMA aims to inspire students to pursue careers in the healthcare industry while ensuring they meet state academic standards.

Beyond its academic focus, Ubah Medical Academy is known for being a culturally responsive learning community that prioritizes the success of a diverse student body. The school fosters a supportive environment through small class sizes and personalized instruction, allowing teachers to build strong relationships with their students. By blending traditional academics with professional development and community-based learning, UMA strives to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills, character, and cultural competence necessary to navigate both college and professional environments effectively.

321

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ubah Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Black	320

Black
320 (99.7%)
White
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ubah Academy
Phone:	(952)540-2942
Website:	http://www.ubahmedicalacademy.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 9 82

Grade 10 77

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 87