Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
University Academy
About the School
- University Academy is a K-12 college preparatory charter public school located in Kansas City, Missouri.
- The idea for University Academy stemmed from a family discussion about what could be done to improve educational opportunities in Kansas City, Missouri.
- The idea was developed and refined and eventually led to a charter school application which was sponsored by the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- Although University Academy was among the first schools in Missouri to receive a charter, the first year was spent planning.
- University Academy opened its doors in the fall of 2000.
- The initial charter was approved for five years.
- A second charter was approved for ten years beginning in 2005.
- The school originally operated in sub-leased space from the University of Missouri UMKC at 5605 Troost.
- In addition to initially providing space for the school to operate and sponsoring our charter, UMKC has supported University Academy in many ways including providing a variety of services to the school, allowing access to UMKC facilities and resources and through our partnership with the UMKC honors program which has enhanced our extra-curricular programs.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
University Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for University Academy?
The application deadline for University Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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