UNIVERSAL ACADEMY

Charter School 696 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Universal Academy in Irving, Texas, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 12. As part of a larger charter network, the school focuses on providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to equip students with the academic foundation necessary for higher education. The academy emphasizes a structured learning environment, often integrating character development and civic responsibility into its educational model to foster both intellectual and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Universal Academy is known for maintaining a smaller, more intimate school setting compared to traditional district campuses. By prioritizing low student-to-teacher ratios, the school aims to offer personalized instruction and targeted support to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The Irving campus serves as an accessible option for families in the area seeking a public school alternative that combines standardized curriculum standards with a focused, goal-oriented approach to student achievement.

696

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSAL ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	425
Black	207
Asian	41
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

Hispanic
425 (61.1 %)
Black
207 (29.7 %)
Asian
41 (5.9 %)
White
10 (1.4 %)
Two or More
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	UNIVERSAL ACADEMY
Phone:	(972)255-1800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	512
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 48

Grade 9 30