University Preparatory Academy
| University Preparatory Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
2315 Canoas Garden Avenue California Silicon Valley , , 95125 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°17′30″N 121°52′29″W / 37.2916°N 121.8746°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Charter School |
| Established | 2007 |
| Founder | Daniel Ordaz, Jacklyn Guevara, Dorothy Westerhoff, Kurt Foreman |
| CEEB code | 054245 |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21:1 |
| Color(s) | Gold and blue |
| Sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Cheerleading (High School Varsity and Middle School) |
| Mascot | Glen the Golden Eagle |
| Accreditation | WASC |
| National ranking | 120th |
| Website | www |
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.
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.