University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle

www.uprepschools.com

Charter School 361 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

University Preparatory Academy (U-Prep) Middle School, located on Saint Antoine Street in Detroit, is part of the well-regarded University Preparatory Schools network. The institution operates with a rigorous academic philosophy rooted in the belief that all students, regardless of background, can succeed at a college-preparatory level. The middle school program is designed to bridge the transition from elementary to high school by fostering intellectual curiosity, developing study habits, and emphasizing the importance of a post-secondary education.

The school is characterized by a structured environment that prioritizes high expectations and a supportive culture. Beyond core academic subjects, U-Prep focuses on the holistic development of its students, often integrating character education and leadership opportunities into the daily experience. By maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding Detroit community, the school aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and personal discipline necessary to excel in high school and eventually navigate the demands of university life.

361

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	354
Two or More	6

Black
354 (98.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)
Phone:	(313)831-0010
Website:	http://www.uprepschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 109

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 117