University Charter School Secondary is a public charter high school located in Livingston, Alabama, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 292 students. The school is part of the Sumter County district, which is ranked 39 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
University Charter School Secondary stands out for its racial diversity, with a student population that is 43.84% White, 50% African American, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.37% Asian, and 2.05% two or more races. In contrast, the nearby Sumter Central High School has a 100% African American student population. Academically, University Charter School Secondary outperforms the state and Sumter Central High School in several areas, including higher proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.2, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.
However, University Charter School Secondary faces some challenges. While the school has a diverse student population, there are significant disparities in academic performance between different racial groups, with African American students performing significantly lower than their White peers. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.7%) compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing these equity and socioeconomic challenges will be crucial for the school to continue improving its overall academic performance and providing a high-quality education for all its students.
University Charter School Secondary ranks 154th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
University Charter School
In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended University Charter School Secondary.
Students at University Charter School Secondary are 50% African American, 44% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.