MichiganSchoolsUniversal Academy

Universal Academy

PublicCharterGrades 012
DETROIT, Michigan · Universal Academy
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students684
Student:Teacher18.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 364
684
Total Enrollment
State avg: 59%
100%+40.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Universal Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in DETROIT, Michigan. The school enrolls 684 students. It is part of the Universal Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictUniversal Academy
County26163
CityDETROIT
ZIP48210
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260023701207

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment684

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)