University Yes Academy
Charter School
388 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
University Yes Academy (UYA), located on Curtis Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. As a member of the University Preparatory Schools network, the academy is structured around a college-preparatory mission, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that equips students with the necessary skills and discipline to succeed in higher education and beyond.
The school places a strong emphasis on character development and academic achievement, often utilizing a structured, student-centered approach to learning. By fostering a culture of high expectations, University Yes Academy strives to serve the local Detroit community by providing families with an alternative educational option focused on preparing the next generation of college-ready graduates.
The school places a strong emphasis on character development and academic achievement, often utilizing a structured, student-centered approach to learning. By fostering a culture of high expectations, University Yes Academy strives to serve the local Detroit community by providing families with an alternative educational option focused on preparing the next generation of college-ready graduates.
388
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Black | 385 |
| Two or More | 3 |
-
Black385 (99.2%)
-
Two or More3 (0.8%)
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: | University Yes Academy |
| Phone: | (313)270-2556 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 388 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 353 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
22
Grade 1
45
Grade 2
35
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
40
Grade 5
42
Grade 6
55
Grade 7
48
Grade 8
53
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 22 |
| Grade 1 | 45 |
| Grade 2 | 35 |
| Grade 3 | 48 |
| Grade 4 | 40 |
| Grade 5 | 42 |
| Grade 6 | 55 |
| Grade 7 | 48 |
| Grade 8 | 53 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 215 | 55.4% |
| Male | 173 | 44.6% |
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