University Prep Schools Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsMichigan, United States201-500 Employees
University Prep Schools is a public charter school system based in Detroit, Michigan, operating two districted programs—University Preparatory Academy and University Prep Science & Math—since opening its first school in 2000. The organization serves thousands of students and families as a tuition-free option within its two districts, aiming to prepare students to be university-ready and life-ready through a consistent standard of achievement and accountability. It emphasizes a 90/90 standard—minimum graduation and college acceptance rates—that has been met by every graduating class since 2007, reflecting its focus on post-secondary readiness. The system comprises multiple schools under a unified governance model to maintain high expectations while allowing some programmatic distinction across campuses. In recent developments, one of its high schools received a notable grant to expand its library makerspace, signaling ongoing initiatives to enhance hands-on learning experiences and exposure to AI-related activities.