Other / mixed grade configuration · San Jose, CA
University Preparatory Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
The verdict
University Preparatory Academy Charter earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Academy Charter has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks #2 of 7 schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060223312016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
University Preparatory Academy Charter held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060223312016 · San Jose, CA Other · MID · CHARTER
727 enr · 19.6:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Brockton Elementary School (727 students)
University Preparatory Academy Charter held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How University Preparatory Academy Charter compares
University Preparatory Academy Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: Asian at 50.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, University Preparatory Academy Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for University Preparatory Academy Charter District reports $14,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar other schools in San Jose
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Academy Charter
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Charter?
University Preparatory Academy Charter has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Jose, CA. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Charter is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Preparatory Academy Charter?
20.6% of students at University Preparatory Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Academy Charter is Asian at 50.3% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Academy Charter?
University Preparatory Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University Preparatory Academy Charter rank among schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks #2 of 7 schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Jose on the city page.
What other schools are in University Preparatory Academy Charter District?
None; University Preparatory Academy Charter District is a single-school charter district, and University Preparatory Academy Charter is its only campus.