UNIVERSAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

UNIVERSAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Universal Academy Charter School school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 330 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, UNIVERSAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

UNIVERSAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, located on University Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive community culture. With a mission often centered on student achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond by maintaining high expectations for both academic performance and personal conduct.

Beyond its core curriculum, Universal Academy places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, viewing parents as essential partners in the educational process. The school operates with a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that meets the unique needs of its students. By integrating traditional instruction with personalized attention, the school aims to help students reach their full potential, ensuring they develop the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex and globalized world.

For more information, contact UNIVERSAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL at (651) 442-3124 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1745 UNIVERSITY AVE W
SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-8888
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UNIVERSAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 330 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Total Students:
330
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 330 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIVERSAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.2%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
59.7%
Male
40.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.