Universal Academy

Universal Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
2616 N MacArthur Blvd,  Irving, TX
3.3
3.2
726 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sheraton Duffey
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.2

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.2
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
550
Verbal
540
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
12%
State Average
9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
490:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
61.1%
Black
29.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.9%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Arlington 24 Students
Texas A&M University 21 Students
University of North Texas 18 Students
Baylor University 17 Students
Dallas College - North Lake Campus 16 Students
University of Dallas 14 Students
University of Texas - Austin 13 Students
Texas Tech University 13 Students
Texas Christian University 13 Students
Texas Woman's University 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 11 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Graphic Design 6 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 6 Students
Cinematography and Video Production 6 Students
Biology 5 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Mechanical Engineering 3 Students
Computer Graphics 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 50 Reviews
1.0 Sophomore
6/2/2021
This school made me wanna k myself. The bathroom sucks, the teachers suck, students have no self-control, food is undercooked and moldy.
1.0 Alum
7/25/2017
Teachers do their best to provide for their students but at times choose favorites. Teachers know their stuff. It is difficult for students to express themselves as individuals and gain the confidence they need for life.
5.0 Parent
5/20/2017
Universal Academy is a very special place. Both of my kids have loved their experiences. The small classrooms, the personal attention, the dedication from teachers is the reason why I chose this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 32 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/22/2024
I really recommend sending your child to universal academy! All the staff and facility is really kind and nice. The students their are amazing and the classes there are spectacular! Especially the high school courses. Amazing dual credit classes for free. My kids there really enjoy it.
5.0 parent
6/20/2021
The performing arts program at Universal Academy put on the Wiz and our son was one of many great performers in the show. The diverse group of students performing was wonderful to witness. They came together as a great example to all.
5.0 parent
12/27/2019
Universal Academy has a very firm structure which is exactly what my teenage son needed. At first he thought the school was very strict and he hated it, but over time, with encouragement from his teachers, counselor, and myself, he realized the structure was a good thing. It provided him with standa...
5.0 parent
4/29/2019
The place looked nice during my tour, and ultimately I left the decision up to my daughter as to whether or not she would like to attend. She concluded that yes, she wanted to go to school here. She’s been doing very well with her grades and has made many friends that seem to be respectful, honest p...

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