D
Needs Improvement
39/100

University Yes Academy

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 14717 CURTIS ST, Detroit, MI 48235
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 8% proficient · 12th percentile in Michigan
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
440
Students
enrolled
21.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%12/100reading 12th percentile, math 12th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.26 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 91% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−28 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%8%reading -9 pts, math -4 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -20 pts, math -13 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 14717 CURTIS ST
City Detroit
ZIP Code 48235
District 2600971
NCES School ID 260097108194
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48235

Understanding the community around University Yes Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,901
Per Capita Income $22,477
Poverty Rate 24.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $74,400
Median Rent $1,124
Owner-Occupied 53.3%
Renter-Occupied 46.7%
View full data for ZIP 48235 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for University Yes Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 53.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 98.4%
Two or More Races 1.4%
White 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 440
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for University Yes Academy?
University Yes Academy has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend University Yes Academy?
University Yes Academy has 440 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.0:1.
What grades does University Yes Academy serve?
University Yes Academy serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does University Yes Academy receive per student?
University Yes Academy receives $10,722 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around University Yes Academy in 48235 ▼
Avg Home Value
$93,938
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,316
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
46.7%

Other Schools in 48235

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026