University Preparatory Academy Charter

2315 Canoas Garden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 713 students in grades 7-12, University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

University Preparatory Academy Charter's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
713 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Preparatory Academy Charter is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#992 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of University Preparatory Academy Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of University Preparatory Academy Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
48%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in University Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in University Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in University Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of University Preparatory Academy Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of University Preparatory Academy Charter and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in University Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University Preparatory Academy Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University Preparatory Academy Charter's ranking?
University Preparatory Academy Charter is ranked #992 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Preparatory Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of University Preparatory Academy Charter is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Charter?
713 students attend University Preparatory Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of University Preparatory Academy Charter students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Preparatory Academy Charter?
University Preparatory Academy Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does University Preparatory Academy Charter offer ?
University Preparatory Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is University Preparatory Academy Charter part of?
University Preparatory Academy Charter is part of University Preparatory Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is University Preparatory Academy Charter located?
University Preparatory Academy Charter is located in the Canoas Garden and Almaden neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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