Universal Learning Academy is a charter school in Westland, Michigan, in the Detroit metropolitan area, serving grades Kindergarten through 12.
Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Universal Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Universal Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Universal Learning Academy's student population of 754 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Universal Learning Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Universal Learning Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2683 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Universal Learning Academy's ranking?
Universal Learning Academy is ranked #2683 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Universal Learning Academy often compared to?
Universal Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like The Dearborn Academy, Trix Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Universal Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Universal Learning Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Universal Learning Academy?
754 students attend Universal Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Universal Learning Academy students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Universal Learning Academy?
Universal Learning Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Universal Learning Academy offer ?
Universal Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Universal Learning Academy part of?
Universal Learning Academy is part of Universal Learning Academy School District.
School Reviews
1 9/15/2020
This school is, without a doubt, the worst place that you could ever enroll your child into. They don't care about the education, opportunities, health, and well-being of your child. They only value your child for the amount of money they bring the school from the state. I suffered in that school for years and, when I finally left and went to a normal public school, I struggled to catch up to my classmates because of how far behind and lackluster the education was in ULA. Teachers are also allowed to bully, dehumanize, and antagonize their students with absolutely no repercussions whatsoever. I still remember once when I was standing with a bunch of other students after school as we were waiting to leave the classroom and go to the waiting area to wait for our parents to pick us up when one teacher said to me out of nowhere, You have lunch detention tomorrow, Dana. I asked why as I genuinely did nothing wrong and it was completely out of nowhere. And she said, Just because. Teachers are allowed to give detention to their students just because. That's just one example of the laughably ridiculous bull Removed that happens in this school on the daily.
5 12/27/2018
Very excellent school!
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