Universal Academy Middle/High

Universal Academy Charter School
2912 28TH AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406
Charter School 154 Students
Secondary School 7th - 11th
School Overview

Universal Academy Middle/High is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Administered by Universal Academy Charter School, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 154 enrolled students across grades 07 through 11.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 5.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 27:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 89.6% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 126 students qualified for free lunch and 12 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 2912 28TH AVE S in MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406, Universal Academy Middle/High serves families zoned within the Universal Academy Charter School attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

154
Total Students
5.7
Full-Time Teachers
27.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    147 (95.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.6%)
  • White
    1 (0.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Universal Academy Charter School
Phone: (651)340-5994
Website: http://www.uacsmn.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 11th
Total Students: 154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 7 41
Grade 8 51
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby Secondary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Brooklyn Center 9 Grade Summer ALC
Brooklyn Center Community Schools
0 Students
6500 HUMBOLDT AVE N
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55430 (9.1 miles away)
Secondary School 9th - 9th