University Preparatory Academy Charter
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95125 · University Preparatory Academy Charter District
#96 of 1,343 high schools in California
#2953 of 16,910 nationally
About University Preparatory Academy Charter
University Preparatory Academy Charter is a charter high located in San Jose, in the University Preparatory Academy Charter District school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 727 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 96th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 727.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks 39th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)65%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University Preparatory Academy Charter by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University Preparatory Academy Charter
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Canoas Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students · 777 m away
Hammer Montessori at Galarza Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students · 1.7 km away
Ernesto Galarza Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students · 1.7 km away
Schallenberger Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students · 1.7 km away
Willow Glen Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students · 1.9 km away
Willow Glen High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,543 students · 2.1 km away
Terrell Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students · 2.3 km away
Willow Glen Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
660 students · 2.4 km away
Franklin Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
525 students · 2.5 km away
Rocketship Alma Academy
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
532 students · 2.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is University Preparatory Academy Charter a good school?
University Preparatory Academy Charter has a Success Index (US) of 71.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #96 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University Preparatory Academy Charter rank in California?
University Preparatory Academy Charter ranks #96 of 1,343 high schools in California and #2953 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Charter?
University Preparatory Academy Charter had 727 students in 2025.
Is University Preparatory Academy Charter a elementary school or a high school?
University Preparatory Academy Charter is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near University Preparatory Academy Charter?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University Preparatory Academy Charter; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.