Serving 226 students in grades 9-12, University Academy-upper ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
University Academy-upper ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Academy-upper is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
University Academy-upper is ranked #589 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Academy-upper?
The graduation rate of University Academy-upper is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend University Academy-upper?
226 students attend University Academy-upper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of University Academy-upper students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Academy-upper?
University Academy-upper has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does University Academy-upper offer ?
University Academy-upper offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University Academy-upper part of?
In what neighborhood is University Academy-upper located?
University Academy-upper is located in the South Kansas City neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 12 other public schools located in South Kansas City.
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