University Prep Academy High School

University Prep Academy High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
600 Antoinette St,  Detroit, MI
3.7
3.2
578 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Derrick Kellam
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
15%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
30.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
557:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Black
98.2%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 299 Students
Wayne State University 264 Students
Grand Valley State University 229 Students
Eastern Michigan University 209 Students
Central Michigan University 184 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 153 Students
Bowling Green State University 151 Students
Oakland University 144 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 139 Students
Ferris State University 137 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 101 Students
Nursing 85 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Biology 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Small Business Management 20 Students
Entrepreneurship 20 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 19 Students
Accounting 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 151 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/22/2024
My experience at university prep academy high school is that I had good times and bad times. The school academically is good but I have had struggles in the past and had missed school due to personal reasons which caused my gpa to go down. Some of the administrators at the school are good and some of the administrators at the school are not. The school lunch is ok but it could be better. In general it is a good school that can help you become successful.
5.0 Senior
3/22/2022
I feel like University Prep is a great school for gaining motivation from and taking that next step into your college life. Uprep is a family, and it will help you with your college readiness.
4.0 Senior
2/5/2021
I love that school. When I first got there, I didn't know anyone, first day I made friends. Had great teachers and never wanted to leave every since that day. Over all I judge a book by it cover, but they have done a lot of good for me and I appreciate it. The staff especially are the best and no beyond what you can even ensigns. All around great school with great people, feel like a big family.
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3.2 4 Reviews
1.0 other
8/5/2015
Once asked a student "Did this prepare you for college"? , she replied no. I then asked her she said they did not provide enough refunding money for college. The walking across campus didnt prepare her it was just a joke. This school is terrible. The students there have really poor hygiene.
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3.0 other
2/27/2015
I have read a couple of the reviews above and can t disagree enough. Yes this was a fine school 10 years ago when they first started their K-12. My Son first started in 2005 and is now in 9th grade. I have a Grandson in first grade in UPA Ellen Thomson Elementary School and have found that the Admin...
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4.0 parent
12/5/2011
great staff ,,positive place for kids to learn and grow...a stepping stone...nice campus...................................good sports program
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5.0 student
1/6/2010
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