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University Academy

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Alexandria, LA

141 Middleton Dr, Alexandria, LA 71302

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 independent schools in Alexandria

In Alexandria, Louisiana, University Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 76 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 138 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
76
Teachers
6.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 41 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 5.5 hours
School year
138 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 60% of independent high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 478 independent high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    92’13–14380’15–16197’17–18224’19–2076’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    914
    1015
    1130
    1217

    Student body

    White64%
    Black26%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask University Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Louisiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about University Academy

    What grades does University Academy serve?

    University Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend University Academy?

    About 76 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at University Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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