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University Preparatory Academy Charter

2315 Canoas Garden Ave., San Jose, CA, 95125

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 699 of 6840 in California

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About University Preparatory Academy Charter

University Preparatory Academy Charter is one of the best schools in San Jose, California. It serves students in grades 7 through 12. It is the best public charter school in the area and the only high school in its district. It has about 600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 19:1. The school is known for having high academic standards, with a notable 89% of students taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.The student body is very diverse, with 93% of students being minorities and 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. The University Preparatory Academy Charter does very well on tests, with an 85% reading proficiency rate and a 64% math proficiency rate.


The school is in an area with a strong reputation for excellence, and it encourages a culture of high expectations and prepares students for college. In the end, the school is still one of the most respected in the state, and its graduates are well-prepared to do well at top universities, and it is one of the best high schools in California.

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University Preparatory Academy Charter Contact Information

Address

2315 Canoas Garden Ave., San Jose, CA, 95125

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Phone

(408) 723-1839

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 85% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
713
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 699 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at University Preparatory Academy Charter

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 6.59%
Asian 47.27%
Hispanic 19.64%
Black 19.21%
Two+ Races 6.73%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
6.59%
Asian
47.27%
Hispanic
19.64%
Black
19.21%
Two+ Races
6.73%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 713
51.47%
367 Female
48.53%
346 Male

Student Population

713 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

356 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

University Preparatory Academy has added new elective paths in digital media and computer science to its already rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. The school is currently running its Senior Seminar series, which is a special program that helps students get through the last steps of applying to college and getting financial aid. The campus also recently improved its teaching technology by giving students high-speed devices to help them with project-based learning and advanced research projects.

FAQ

Q1. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in San Jose?

Ans. You can find the best middle/elementary/high schools here.


Q2. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! University Preparatory Academy Charter helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.


Q3. Do students have lockers?

Ans. Yes, students are given lockers in the hallways at the start of the school year.


Q4. Do you know of any good middle schools in San Jose?

Ans. You can have a look at some of the best middle schools here.


Q5. Does University Preparatory Academy Charter encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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