University Yes Academy

Charter School 365 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

University Yes Academy (UYA), located on Curtis Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. As a member of the University Preparatory Schools network, the academy is structured around a college-preparatory mission, aiming to provide a rigorous academic environment that equips students with the necessary skills and discipline to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on character development and academic achievement, often utilizing a structured, student-centered approach to learning. By fostering a culture of high expectations, University Yes Academy strives to serve the local Detroit community by providing families with an alternative educational option focused on preparing the next generation of college-ready graduates.

365

Total Students

9.3

Full-Time Teachers

39.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Yes Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	359
Two or More	4

Black
359 (98.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.1 %)
White
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	University Yes Academy
Phone:	(313)270-2556
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	39.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 42