University Academy-Upper
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kansas City, Missouri 64131 · University Academy
#133 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#5636 of 16,910 nationally
About University Academy-Upper
University Academy-Upper is a charter high located in Kansas City, in the University Academy school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 237 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 133rd of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 237.
There are 155 schools in Kansas City; University Academy-Upper ranks 34th of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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 Academy-Upper by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near University Academy-Upper
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
University Academy-Middle
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
265 students · 0 m away
University Academy-Lower
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students · 0 m away
Academie Lafayette Oak Elem
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
520 students · 437 m away
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
318 students · 972 m away
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
559 students · 1.4 km away
Ewing Marion Kauffman High
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
402 students · 1.4 km away
Border Star Montessori
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
251 students · 1.6 km away
Brookside Charter Elementary
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students · 1.6 km away
Brookside Charter Middle Schl
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
225 students · 1.6 km away
Hale Cook Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
344 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Charter high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
DeLaSalle Charter High School
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
196 students
Frontier Schl of Excellence-U
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
160 students
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
318 students
Allen Village High School
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
130 students
Kipp St. Louis High
St. Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
354 students
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
118 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University Academy-Upper a good school?
University Academy-Upper has a Success Index (US) of 60.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #133 of 497 in Missouri. 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 Academy-Upper rank in Missouri?
University Academy-Upper ranks #133 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #5636 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University Academy-Upper?
University Academy-Upper had 237 students in 2025.
Is University Academy-Upper a elementary school or a high school?
University Academy-Upper is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near University Academy-Upper?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University Academy-Upper; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.