- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Universal Academy Middle/High
Federal NCES profile for Universal Academy Middle/High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270039312728Charter school
154 students enrolled
School address
District: Universal Academy Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270039312728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Universal Academy Middle/High shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-71.3%).
Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 270039312728 · Minneapolis, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
154 enr · 86.2% lunch
Nearest enrollment peer: Universal Academy Elementary (411 students)
Universal Academy Middle/High shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-71.3%). Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Universal Academy Middle/High compares
Universal Academy Middle/High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 101% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,731
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 95.5%
Two or More 2.6%
White 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Universal Academy Middle/High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Universal Academy Charter School reports $12,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Universal Academy Middle/High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Universal Academy Middle/High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Universal Academy Middle/High
How many students attend Universal Academy Middle/High?
Universal Academy Middle/High has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 67.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Universal Academy Middle/High?
86.2% of students at Universal Academy Middle/High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Universal Academy Middle/High?
The largest demographic group at Universal Academy Middle/High is African American at 95.5% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What other schools are in Universal Academy Charter School?
Besides Universal Academy Middle/High, Universal Academy Charter School also operates Universal Academy Elementary (411 students). See the Universal Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.