Very Good
#606 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
University Academy-upper
High School · University Academy · Kansas City, MO
A charter high school in Kansas City, MO where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6801 HOLMES RD, Kansas City, MO 64131
- Math 54% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University Academy-upper score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where University Academy-upper sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,374
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$1,139/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hogan Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Ewing Marion Kauffman HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| 7933 Main St.Private · tuition | 7.4private | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Frontier Schl of Excellence-uCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
University Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
University Academy-upper is listed in UNIVERSITY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Academy-upper
University Academy-upper is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of University Academy, serving approximately 209 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Academy-upper
What grades does University Academy-upper serve?
University Academy-upper serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University Academy-upper?
University Academy-upper has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Academy-upper?
The student-teacher ratio at University Academy-upper is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Academy-upper rank in MO?
University Academy-upper ranks #606 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is University Academy-upper's MySchoolScout rating?
University Academy-upper has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at University Academy-upper?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Academy-upper has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University Academy-upper a charter school?
Yes, University Academy-upper is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Academy-upper a Title I school?
No, University Academy-upper is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Academy-upper?
100.0% of students at University Academy-upper qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (816) 412-5930
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 64131)
- 21,972
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64131; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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