University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

Charter School 468 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
University Preparatory Science and Math (UPSM) High School, located in Detroit’s historic Rivertown district, is a public charter school dedicated to preparing students for success in four-year colleges and universities. As part of the U Prep Schools network, the institution emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school aims to foster a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for modern post-secondary environments.

Beyond the classroom, UPSM High School provides a structured environment that integrates personalized support with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission centers on the philosophy that every student can achieve at high levels when provided with the right resources and a supportive community. By prioritizing college readiness and fostering strong relationships between faculty and students, UPSM works to dismantle barriers to educational success and prepare its graduates to become impactful leaders within their communities and the global workforce.
468
Total Students
28.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic2
Black454
Asian1
Two or More5
American Indian3
  • Black
    454 (97.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.1 %)
  • White
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)
Phone: (313)393-9166
Website: http://www.uprepschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 307
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 116
Grade 10 121
Grade 11 121
Grade 12 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9116
Grade 10121
Grade 11121
Grade 12110
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24752.8%
Male22147.2%
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