Enrollment
727
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060223312016Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparatory Academy Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Preparatory Academy Charter
University Preparatory Academy Charter is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in San Jose, California, enrolling 727 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the California average.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by Asian (50%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding University Preparatory Academy Charter District spends $12,689 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among San Jose's public schools, it stands alongside Santa Clara County Special Education (771 students): University Preparatory Academy Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 7.1:1).
University Preparatory Academy Charter District is a single-school charter district, so University Preparatory Academy Charter operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University Preparatory Academy Charter compares
University Preparatory Academy Charter on the metrics families compare, against 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
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,689
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 50.3%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 7.3%
White 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, University Preparatory Academy Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Preparatory Academy Charter District, which includes University Preparatory Academy Charter.
$12,689
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 68.8%
Federal 2.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in San Jose
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Santa Clara County Special Education
Special-education school
771 students 7.1:1 students per teacher
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning
Standard public school
396 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Liberty (Alternative)
Alternative education program
274 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock
Standard public school
202 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Santa Clara County Community
Alternative education program
107 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Santa Clara County Court
Alternative education program
44 students 3.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is University Preparatory Academy Charter a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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