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University Yes Academy

PublicOtherGrades K–12Charter

14717 Curtis St, Detroit, MI 48235 · (313) 270-2556

Detroit’s School Grade C− better than 17% of Michigan school districts

Directions
Students
388
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
City
Grades
K–12
The gist

What stands out about University Yes Academy

  • Its own letter, D−: reading and math results near the bottom of Michigan’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 36 pts below the state
  • Larger classes: 20 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 16% since 2020–21

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency3%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 47.9%

Its own letter, D−, places these results among Michigan’s 2,812 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

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14717 Curtis St, Detroit

Students

Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten22
Grade 145
Grade 235
Grade 348
Grade 440
Grade 542
Grade 655
Grade 748
Grade 853
Enrollment over time
462’20
496’21
365’22
440’23
388’24

Down 16% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Black 99%Two or more races <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about University Yes Academy from Detroit families.

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Michigan’s other public schools; Detroit’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.