University Charter School Secondary serves 292 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Charter School Secondary's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of University Charter School Secondary is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
50%
32%
White
44%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend University Charter School Secondary?
292 students attend University Charter School Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of University Charter School Secondary students are Black, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Charter School Secondary?
University Charter School Secondary has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Charter School Secondary offer ?
University Charter School Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is University Charter School Secondary part of?
University Charter School Secondary is part of University Charter School District.
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