School Overview
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.
317
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University High School Academy
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic5
Black306
Asian3
Two or More1
  • Black
    306 (96.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • White
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Southfield Public School District
Phone: (248)746-4370
Website: http://www.southfieldk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Grade 9 72
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for University High School Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 972
Grade 1067
Grade 1156
Grade 12122
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for University High School Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20163.4%
Male11636.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)