Universal Academy Charter School - Minneapolis School Finder

2912 S 28th Ave

Minneapolis MN 55406

(651) 340-5994 School website

Grades:

PreK-10

Link to enroll

School hours:

Mon-Fri 7:15 AM - 2:30 PM

Before school care:

After school care:

District:

Charter

School performance rating

61%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English

Extra programming

UACS offers a World Language Club.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Foreign Language Clubs

Uniforms

Students who attend Universal Academy Charter School are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

To enroll, contact the Record office at info@uacsmn.org.

Students at this school

Students, by population (498 total)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

0%
Asian

1%
Black or African American

97%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%
Hispanic

1%
Two or more races

1%
White

0%

English Language Learner

56%
From a Low Income Background

95%
Special Education

4%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (21 total)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

14%
Asian

0%
Black or African American

10%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%
Hispanic

0%
Two or more races

0%
White

76%

Average student to teacher ratio

18:1

Academics

55%

Academic performance rating

55%

Academic programming

Offers Personalized learning, PSEO

Academic Programs Offered:

PSEO, Personalized learning

Special education programming

No response from school.

English language learner programming

No response from school.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level

2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 23%

4 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 36%

Progress

% of students on track

4 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2023 math progress - 41%

6 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2023 reading progress - 57%

Climate

73%

Climate performance rating

73%

School values

UACS is a Minnesota Department of Education recognized highly performing charter school with a focus on “Success for All”. Through consistent analyzing of student performance data during weekly data meetings, a rigorous curriculum, & a focus on teaching the whole child, UACS ensures no students fall behind or are left unchallenged. UACS prides itself on constant parent communication. UACS families will be met with an open door policy, & are encouraged to be involved in understanding all aspects of their student’s learning and progress.

Discipline Policy

Universal Academy believes that the good behavior of students starts with well respecting staff. It also depends on how well clear expectations for the school are established.

Bullying Prevention Policy

Universal Academy has a board approved policy for the prevention of bullying.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students

Equity

66%

Equity performance rating

66%

Equity vision

Universal Academy has well trained staff that are aware of how important students’ social equity needs are.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity

Teachers of color

24%

Students of color

100%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students

Performance rating detail