For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 388 students in University Yes Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in University Yes Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
388 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
University Yes Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#802 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
99%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,317 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,997
$18,604
Spending / Student
$13,317
$17,782
Best University Yes Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Yes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14717 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 270-2556
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 270-2556
Gr: K-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Yes Academy School District?
University Yes Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 388 students.
What is the rank of University Yes Academy School District?
University Yes Academy School District is ranked #818 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in University Yes Academy School District?
99% of University Yes Academy School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Yes Academy School District?
University Yes Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is University Yes Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,317 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
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