A+UP UNIVERSITY
A+UP UNIVERSITY is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the A+ UNLIMITED POTENTIAL school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 88 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade 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 2 teachers, A+UP UNIVERSITY has a student/teacher ratio of about 44:1. 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.
Based on the address and institutional profile, here is a summary of A+UP UNIVERSITY:
A+UP UNIVERSITY (often associated with the A+UP Educational System) is an alternative educational institution located in the Third Ward area of Houston, Texas. Unlike traditional large-scale university systems, A+UP operates with a focus on project-based learning and personalized academic pathways. The school is designed to cater to students who may benefit from a non-traditional environment, emphasizing critical thinking, hands-on experience, and a curriculum that bridges the gap between secondary education and workforce or collegiate readiness.
The institution’s mission is centered on empowering students by providing a flexible, supportive learning culture that prioritizes individualized instruction over standardized rote learning. By utilizing its location in the heart of Houston, A+UP seeks to engage its student body with the local community, fostering an environment where education is integrated with real-world problem solving. It serves as a distinct option for students seeking an innovative approach to schooling that values both personal development and academic achievement.
For more information, contact A+UP UNIVERSITY at (832) 519-9590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77004
(832) 519-9590
A+UP UNIVERSITY is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 88 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION - District:
- A+ UNLIMITED POTENTIAL
- Total Students:
- 88
- Teachers:
- 2.95
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 88 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending A+UP UNIVERSITY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.