UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY
University High School Academy is a public high school that is part of the Southfield Public School District school district, located in Lathrup Village, MI with about 431 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, University High School Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
University High School Academy (UHSA), located in Lathrup Village, Michigan, is a selective-admissions public school operating under the Southfield Public Schools district. Designed as an accelerated learning environment, the school focuses on providing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and leadership development. Because it is a specialized academy, it attracts students from across the district who are seeking a more challenging educational experience than what might be found in a traditional comprehensive high school setting.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to high standards and its supportive, small-community atmosphere, which allows for closer faculty-student interactions. Beyond the core academic subjects, UHSA often incorporates opportunities for advanced coursework, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement to prepare students for success in higher education. By fostering a culture of high expectations and personal accountability, University High School Academy aims to cultivate well-rounded scholars who are prepared to meet the demands of a competitive global environment.
For more information, contact University High School Academy at (248) 746-4370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lathrup Village, MI 48076-2557
(248) 746-4370
http://www.southfieldk12.org
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY is a public school in Lathrup Village, MI with about 431 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Southfield Public School District
- Total Students:
- 431
- Teachers:
- 22.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 431 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.3%
- White
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 65.7%
- Male
- 34.3%
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.