Summary:
The University Academy district in Missouri is home to a single public charter high school, University Academy-Upper, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 209 students.
University Academy-Upper stands out for its impressive 97.5% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also outperformed the state average in the percentage of students proficient or better in Algebra I, though its performance in Biology I was lower than the state average. With 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a high-need student population and spends $15,475 per student, which is notably higher than the state average.
However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, from a high of 18th out of 468 schools in 2017-2018 to 184th out of 367 schools in the most recent 2024-2025 ranking. Additionally, the school faces a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 18.9%, which could be an area for improvement. Overall, University Academy-Upper appears to be a high-performing school with some notable strengths, but also faces challenges that warrant further investigation and comparison to other schools in the district or state.
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