At a glance
Reported students
274
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
University High School Academy: 274 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 23
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 1:1
What the reported data says about University High School Academy
University High School Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lathrup Village. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Southfield Public School District. NCES reports 274 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (96.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking University High School Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic1.1%
- Black96.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Southfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
1,049 reported students
University Elementary School Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
312 reported students
University Middle School Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
338 reported students
Glenn W Levey Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
354 reported students
Morris Adler Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
McIntyre Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
162 reported students
Public schools near University High School Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie E Groves High School High · Birmingham Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,108 | 1.3 mi |
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology High · Southfield Public School District | 09–12 | 1,049 | 2.5 mi |
| Ernest W Seaholm High School High · Birmingham Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,081 | 2.7 mi |
| Berkley High School High · Berkley School District | 07–12 | 1,200 | 2.8 mi |
| Oak Park High School High · Oak Park School District of the City of | 09–12 | 798 | 3.6 mi |
| Oakland Schools Technical CampusSE High · Oakland Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about University High School Academy
What grades does University High School Academy serve?
University High School Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Southfield Public School District.
How many students attend University High School Academy?
University High School Academy reported 274 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 23 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at University High School Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 274 students and 17.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is University High School Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
University High School Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of University High School Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is University High School Academy in?
University High School Academy is part of Southfield Public School District, based in Southfield, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near University High School Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wylie E Groves High School (1.3 mi), Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (2.5 mi), Ernest W Seaholm High School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.