University Preparatory Academy

University Preparatory Academy
Address
Map
2315 Canoas Garden Avenue

California

Silicon Valley

, ,
95125

United States
Coordinates37°17′30″N 121°52′29″W / 37.2916°N 121.8746°W / 37.2916; -121.8746
Information
School typeCharter School
Established2007
FounderDaniel Ordaz, Jacklyn Guevara, Dorothy Westerhoff, Kurt Foreman
CEEB code054245
Grades7–12
Student to teacher ratio21:1
Color(s)   
Gold and blue
SportsBasketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Cheerleading
(High School Varsity and Middle School)
MascotGlen the Golden Eagle
AccreditationWASC
National ranking120th
Websitewww.upasv.org

University Preparatory Academy (UPA) is a charter school located in San Jose, California, United States. Its charter was approved by the Santa Clara Board of Trustees. UPA opened in the fall of 2007 as a middle and high school, offering grades 7–12th. As of 2020, approximately 650 students attend UPA with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio.[1]

In 2020, UPA was ranked the 120th best high school in the nation and the 13th best in California by U.S. News & World Report.[2]

  1. ^ "Explore University Preparatory Academy Charter School". Niche. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  2. ^ "University Preparatory Academy Charter in San Jose, CA - US News Best High Schools". US News.