Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, located at 512 S. Division Ave., is a public magnet school 1.2 miles northwest of Madison Area in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Home to 459 students, it is ranked first for its graduation rate in the state of Michigan and the nation, and an impressive 90% of its students are accepted to post-secondary schools.
At Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, sixth through twelfth grade students have the opportunity to take advanced placement coursework and exams, giving them an academic advantage when compared to other schools. At 16-to-1, the student-teacher ratio is below the national standard, providing students with a more intimate classroom experience.
One of 13 public high schools in the Grand Rapids Public Schools system, this school provides students access to more than 40 athletic and extracurricular programs and is a member of the Michigan High School Sports Athletics Association.
Students here have individualized learning plans formulated with help from their advisors. With those plans, students can base their studies on their personal interests, skill level and learning style. A point of pride within this school is its TEEN CEO Program, which allows students to job shadow and intern at local businesses.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
512 Division Ave S,
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Kenyatta Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
970
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.14
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
B
B-
C+
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.14
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
24%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
470
Verbal
500
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
465:1
Student Diversity
Female
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Hispanic
47%
Black
42.9%
Two or more races
5.4%
White
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Grand Valley State University
124 Students
Grand Rapids Community College
109 Students
Ferris State University
96 Students
Michigan State University
91 Students
Western Michigan University
70 Students
Central Michigan University
68 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
60 Students
Eastern Michigan University
51 Students
Davenport University
45 Students
Calvin University
40 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
38 Students
Nursing
21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
15 Students
Psychology
13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
13 Students
Biology
10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
10 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
10 Students
Criminal Justice and Corrections
10 Students
Mechanical Engineering
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/4/2021
So my experience at Grand Rapids University Prep Academy was a long experience and i have been there since 6th grade and now i'm a senior here at Uprep.
11/20/2020
The Teachers that work at this school are very kind and speak to you like a real adult. They help you make you get ready for the next step of your education or life and they don't judge you what decisions you make.
8/6/2018
overall i had a great experience. they always kept us on our feet and got us ready for college. we were given various tasks like presenting and taking a lot of test to help us get ready for college. one thing i would like to see change in how involved we all were with each other. student to student. student to teacher. i feel like we all could have connected more.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/23/2023
This school is amazing and helps us a lot.
5/10/2018
Over all I see a good road head my second daughter will be starting this fall
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Map
About Southeast Community Association
List Price Range
$136K - $332K
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$222,523
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Household Income
$52,660
% of College Grads
17.2%
Median Age
30
Average House Size
1,591 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
86.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,185 - $1,635 per month
- Richmond Hills Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 450+ Sq Ft
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- Grand Rapids, MI
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- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 429+ Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Campau Park
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- Picnic Area
- Tennis
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