URBAN DISCOVERY ACADEMY CHARTER

Urban Discovery Academy Charter is a Title I public charter school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 610 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 10th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 19 teachers, Urban Discovery Academy Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. 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.

Urban Discovery Academy (UDA) is a TK–8 public charter school located in the heart of downtown San Diego. Guided by the principles of project-based learning and experiential education, the school leverages its urban setting as a "living laboratory." By integrating the downtown cityscape into their curriculum, students engage in hands-on learning that connects traditional academics with real-world applications, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and community involvement.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on both academic excellence and the development of the whole child. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, UDA fosters a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to become active, empathetic global citizens. Through its unique location and interdisciplinary teaching methods, Urban Discovery Academy aims to prepare students not only for high school but for long-term success in a complex, evolving world.

For more information, contact Urban Discovery Academy Charter at (619) 788-4668 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.