University Middle School Academy

19301 W 12 MILE RD
LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI 48076

www.southfieldk12.org

338 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

University High School Preparatory Academy (UHSPA) is a specialized secondary school located in Lathrup Village, Michigan, and operates as part of the Southfield Public Schools district. The academy is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and leadership development. By focusing on a demanding curriculum, the school aims to ensure that its students are well-prepared for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

The academy distinguishes itself through its commitment to fostering a scholarly community that balances intensive coursework with character building. As a key component of the Southfield Public Schools system, it leverages district resources to offer students diverse learning opportunities, extracurricular engagement, and a supportive atmosphere. With its strategic location and dedicated focus on "college readiness," the school serves as a primary option for students in the area seeking a structured, goal-oriented path toward university success.

338

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Middle School Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	4
Black	328
Two or More	6

Black
328 (97.0%)
Two or More
6 (1.8%)
Hispanic
4 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 95

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 117