Universal Learning Academy

www.ulapsa.org

Charter School 730 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

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.

730

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Universal Learning Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	646
Hispanic	4
Black	64
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
646 (88.5 %)
Black
64 (8.8 %)
Two or More
13 (1.8 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Universal Learning Academy
Phone:	(734)402-5900
Website:	http://www.ulapsa.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	686
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 60

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 69

Grade 9 59

Grade 10 46