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University Preparatory Science & Math High School

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University Preparatory Science & Math High School is an urban public school in Detroit, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education. It serves 452 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.8:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

452 Students

24 Teachers

2664 Franklin St

Detroit, MI 48207 View local requests

http://www.uprepschools.com

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University Preparatory Science & Math High School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

University Preparatory Science & Math High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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University Preparatory Science & Math High School

$11,439

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

projects for basic supplies

project for technology

project for books

University Preparatory Science & Math High School has received support from 38 individuals from Michigan and 13 individuals out-of-state.

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University Preparatory Science & Math High School

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University Preparatory Science & Math High School

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