University Academy-Upper

Public, Charter 9-12

6801 Holmes Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131-1382

(816) 412-5930

District: University Academy

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,475

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.7%

Hispanic:

2.4%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University Academy-Upper is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at University Academy-Upper who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.7%), Hispanic (2.4%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Academy-Upper is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare University Academy-Upper employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Academy-Upper is $15,475.

Schooldigger Rankings:

University Academy-Upper was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

University Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks University Academy 261^st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for University Academy-Upper

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Rank History for all students at University Academy-Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2009	42.88	310^th	507	38.9%
2010	56.85	192^nd	516	62.8%
2011	51.17	256^th	528	51.5%
2012	73.77	52^nd	522	90.0%
2013	76.99	29^th	523	94.5%
2014	73.95	47^th	521	91.0%
2015	78.45	32^nd	504	93.7%
2016	91.46	1^st	401	99.8%
2017	87.59	26^th	404	93.6%
2018	81.61	18^th	468	96.2%
2019	57.95	139^th	460	69.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Academy-Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	80.05	19^th	382	95.0%
2019	55.40	118^th	368	67.9%

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Rank History for African American students at University Academy-Upper

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	84.10	5^th	111	95.5%
2019	94.18	4^th	106	96.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 31, 2016

I love this school. the admin. and teachers are wonderful people. I'm glad it's the choice I made for my child. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 13, 2015

my son was bullied at this school last year. he was in middle school. I do NOT like this school it should be shut down Close Quote

Enrollment information for University Academy-Upper

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	10	180	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	194
2008	13	203	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	221
2009	15	201	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	223
2010	20	211	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	237
2011	14	218	2	3	0	0	0	237
2012	10	197	1	4	0	0	0	212
2013	10	181	0	3	0	0	0	194
2014	3	199	0	2	0	0	0	204
2015	1	185	0	3	0	0	0	189
2016	1	193	0	2	0	0	0	196
2017	3	208	2	4	0	0	0	217
2018	7	221	2	7	0	0	0	237
2019	9	199	4	6	0	0	0	218
2020	11	209	3	9	1	0	0	233
2021	9	207	1	7	3	0	0	227
2022	4	217	1	7	6	0	0	235
2023	4	211	0	6	5	0	0	226
2024	2	200	0	5	2	0	0	209

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Academy-Upper

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	194	12.8	15.2	66.5
2008	221	16.6	13.3	59.3
2009	223	17.5	12.7	66.8
2010	237	17.3	13.6	68.8
2011	237	17.3	13.6	67.5
2012	212	14.6	14.5	68.9
2013	194	14.6	13.2	67.5
2014	204	15.1	13.4	69.6
2015	189	14.0	13.5	67.2
2016	196	15.0	13.0	67.9
2017	217	16.4	13.2	64.5
2018	237	16.2	14.5	54.4
2019	218	18.1	12.0	61.9
2020	233	18.1	12.8	48.9
2021	227	20.8	10.9	52
2022	235	18.4	12.7	57
2023	226	16.9	13.3	98.7
2024	209	17.2	12.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Academy-Upper

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	194	12.8	15.2	66.5
2008	221	16.6	13.3	59.3
2009	223	17.5	12.7	66.8
2010	237	17.3	13.6	68.8
2011	237	17.3	13.6	67.5
2012	212	14.6	14.5	68.9
2013	194	14.6	13.2	67.5
2014	204	15.1	13.4	69.6
2015	189	14.0	13.5	67.2
2016	196	15.0	13.0	67.9
2017	217	16.4	13.2	64.5
2018	237	16.2	14.5	54.4
2019	218	18.1	12.0	61.9
2020	233	18.1	12.8	48.9
2021	227	20.8	10.9	52
2022	235	18.4	12.7	57
2023	226	16.9	13.3	98.7
2024	209	17.2	12.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for University Academy-Upper

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$814 (5.6%)	$13,837 (94.4%)	$14,651
2020	$802 (5.6%)	$13,475 (94.4%)	$14,277
2021	$876 (6.0%)	$13,680 (94.0%)	$14,555
2022	$2,192 (14.2%)	$13,282 (85.8%)	$15,475

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Academy-Upper

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (University Academy-Upper)	65.4	42.3	23.1%
End of Course Algebra I (University Academy)	65.4	42.3	23.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	218	226	3.7%
African American	199	211	6%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	4	55.6%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.9%	98.7%	36.7%

Schools Near University Academy-Upper

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University Academy-Upper	Public, Charter	9-12	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-5930	209	17	12.1	100.0%	2 (1.0%)	200 (95.7%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$15,475	$2,193	$13,282
Hogan Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1331 E. Meyer Blvd.	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Hogan Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-3464	324	32	10.2	100.3%	4 (1.2%)	299 (92.3%)	15 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	4.5	372^nd of 378 public high schools	1.6%		3.8	342^nd of 352 public high schools	2.8%	30						3.1	4.4			3.8	$14,666	$4,418	$10,248
Ewing Marion Kauffman High	Public, Charter	9-12	6401 Paseo Boulevard	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Ewing Marion Kauffman School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-5660	399	35	11.5	75.7%	6 (1.5%)	313 (78.4%)	49 (12.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	34.5	237^th of 378 public high schools	37.3%		41.6	180^th of 352 public high schools	48.9%	57						39.6	25.1			27.1	$17,667	$2,690	$14,977
Frontier School Of Excellence-U	Public, Charter	9-12	5605 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 822-1331	168	20	8.5	100.0%	6 (3.6%)	77 (45.8%)	83 (49.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	39.7	216^th of 378 public high schools	42.9%		14.5	307^th of 352 public high schools	12.8%	91						43.0	23.2				$17,439	$4,186	$13,253
Southeast High School	Public	9-12	3500 E Meyer Blvd	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-1075	531	33	15.8	100.0%	16 (3.0%)	452 (85.1%)	40 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.1%)	14 (2.6%)	5.6	363^rd of 378 public high schools	4.0%		4.5	335^th of 352 public high schools	4.8%	28						6.6	2.5	16.9		8.5	$18,844	$3,341	$15,503
Center Alternative	Public	7-12	8434 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	No	(816) 349-3662	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Center Senior High	Public	9-12	8715 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Center 58	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 349-3330	695	57	12.0	64.2%	112 (16.1%)	448 (64.5%)	80 (11.5%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.8%)	29.2	266^th of 378 public high schools	29.6%		14.9	305^th of 352 public high schools	13.4%	39						28.1	24.2				$18,019	$2,815	$15,204
Paseo Acad. Of Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	7-12	4747 Flora Ave	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	Yes	(816) 418-3525	677	60	11.3	100.0%	68 (10.0%)	322 (47.6%)	255 (37.7%)	10 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	14 (2.1%)	16	324^th of 378 public high schools	14.3%		13.3	312^th of 352 public high schools	11.4%	12	20.4	16.9	15.3	11.3	30.4	16.6	16.0		42.0		$18,946	$3,790	$15,156
Allen Village High School	Public, Charter	9-12	706 West 42nd Street	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	133	11	12.4	87.2%	4 (3.0%)	30 (22.6%)	94 (70.7%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)						28.0					$19,164	$1,648	$17,516
DeLaSalle Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3737 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Delasalle Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 561-4445	206	11	18.8	98.5%	5 (2.4%)	189 (91.7%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	3.4	377^th of 378 public high schools	0.3%		2.1	352^nd of 352 public high schools	0.0%	25								11.4		6.1	$18,060	$4,252	$13,808

Frequently Asked Questions about University Academy-Upper

How many students attend University Academy-Upper?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended University Academy-Upper.

What is the racial makeup of University Academy-Upper?

Students at University Academy-Upper are 96% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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