Universal Academy

www.universalpsa.org

Charter School 695 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Universal Academy, located on Ogden Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public school academy that operates as part of the Universal Companies network. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience rooted in the core pillars of academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum, the academy aims to prepare its students—primarily serving the surrounding Detroit community—for success in high school, college, and their future careers.

Beyond its academic focus, Universal Academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and disciplined learning environment. The school prioritizes the integration of technology in the classroom and encourages extracurricular participation to help students develop well-rounded skill sets. With a mission to serve the needs of diverse learners, the academy works to maintain a culture of accountability and high expectations for both students and staff, aiming to be a stabilizing and enriching educational resource for families in the Detroit area.

695

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Universal Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	654
Hispanic	31
Black	8
Asian	2

White
654 (94.1%)
Hispanic
31 (4.5%)
Black
8 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Universal Academy
Phone:	(313)581-5006
Website:	http://www.universalpsa.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	677
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 61

Grade 9 57

Grade 10 56