UNIVERSAL LEARNING ACADEMY
Universal Learning Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Universal Learning Academy school district, located in Westland, MI with about 557 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 39 teachers, Universal Learning Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Universal Learning Academy (ULA), located in Westland, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The academy is managed by Choice Schools Associates and is committed to fostering a strong academic foundation by blending rigorous curriculum standards with character development. Their educational philosophy emphasizes personalized instruction, ensuring that students receive the support necessary to meet their individual learning needs while preparing them for success in high school and beyond.
Beyond core academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on community involvement and the "whole child" approach to education. ULA provides a structured, supportive environment that encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and actions. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, Universal Learning Academy strives to create a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and students to build a vibrant, safe, and effective learning environment for families in the Westland area.
For more information, contact Universal Learning Academy at (734) 402-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Westland, MI 48185-5525
(734) 402-5900
http://www.ulapsa.org
UNIVERSAL LEARNING ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Westland, MI with about 557 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Bay Mills Community College - District:
- Universal Learning Academy
- Total Students:
- 557
- Teachers:
- 39.68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 557 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UNIVERSAL LEARNING ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.4%
- Black or African American
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.