UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

www.upchs.org

Charter School 447 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

University Prep Charter High School (UPCHS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is built on a mission to prepare students for success in four-year colleges and beyond. By emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a supportive school culture, UPCHS aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in an urban setting, providing them with the tools necessary to navigate the challenges of higher education and professional life.

The school is well-regarded for its structured environment and its focus on character development and college readiness. Beyond core academic subjects, UPCHS typically integrates professional development, extracurricular activities, and intensive college counseling to ensure that students are not only academically prepared but also socially and emotionally ready for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to a high-expectations culture, the school has established itself as a dedicated institution focused on fostering excellence within the Bronx community.

447

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	273
Black	167
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
273 (61.1%)
Black
167 (37.4%)
White
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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:	UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(718)292-6543
Website:	http://www.upchs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 124

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 87