UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT TYLER

www.uttua.org

Charter School 378 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The UT Tyler Innovation Academy in Tyler is a specialized, tuition-free public charter school system operating under the University of Texas at Tyler. Designed to provide a unique educational experience for students in grades 3 through 12, the academy focuses heavily on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. By leveraging the resources and expertise of a university environment, the school emphasizes project-based learning and hands-on discovery, aiming to prepare students for the demands of higher education and the future workforce.

The curriculum is distinguished by its "University Partnership" model, which integrates research-based instructional strategies with real-world applications. Students at the Tyler campus benefit from an environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and collaboration. Because the academy is affiliated with the university, it often offers students unique opportunities for mentorship and exposure to academic professionals, fostering a collegiate culture that helps students transition smoothly from secondary education into advanced degree programs.

378

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY AT TYLER
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	86
Black	30
Asian	13
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
223 (59.0 %)
Hispanic
86 (22.8 %)
Black
30 (7.9 %)
Two or More
23 (6.1 %)
Asian
13 (3.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY
Phone:	(903)730-3988
Website:	http://www.uttua.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 39

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 38

Grade 9 24

Grade 10 22