University Yes Academy

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Detroit, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks University Yes Academy #178 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,644 per pupil, University Yes Academy ranks #338 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

365
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,644
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

University Yes Academy operates 1 public schools serving 365 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Wayne County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,644 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.9% local, 89.2% state, and 8.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 61/100, ranked #178 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 99.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is University Yes Academy, enrolling 388 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

University Yes Academy accounts for 100.0% of all University Yes Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of University Yes Academy a distant remainder — means University Yes Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

University Yes Academy reports 94.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

8.9%
Federal
89.2%
State
1.9%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
178 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in University Yes Academy.

African American 99.2%
Multiracial 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in University Yes Academy

School Enrollment
University Yes Academy
Charter
388

How University Yes Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Macdowell Preparatory Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Wexford-Missaukee Isd Similar size No spending data More locally funded
George Washington Carver Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Bessemer Area School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Hope Academy of West Michigan Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to University Yes Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Michigan

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Utica Community Schools
25,744 students · 38 schools · $14,295/pupil
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Dearborn City School District
20,128 students · 37 schools · $18,204/pupil
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Ann Arbor Public Schools
17,026 students · 32 schools · $19,271/pupil
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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
16,294 students · 25 schools · $14,974/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in University Yes Academy?

University Yes Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 365 students.

How much does University Yes Academy spend per student?

University Yes Academy spends $14,644 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #178 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of University Yes Academy?

University Yes Academy students are 99.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for University Yes Academy?

University Yes Academy has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #178 out of 702 districts in Michigan.