Minneapolis, MN

UNIVERSAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INC

EIN 46-4392267

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth Immigrants & refugees Communities of color Low-income

Mission

Universal Academy will provide success for all students with high-quality learning, empowerment and support from a caring and nurturing staff.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) school Contributions are tax-deductible

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About UNIVERSAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INC

Universal Academy Charter School Inc is a Minneapolis-based public charter K-12 school (operating PreK–10 during 2023–24) that serves a predominantly Black, immigrant and English-learner student population. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charter school and maintains an active web presence, public annual reports, and filed Form 990 returns. Universal Academy emphasizes data-driven instruction, targeted English Learner supports, and plans to grow to PreK–12 grade offerings by 2025–26.

Notable achievements

High student attendance

Maintained strong attendance in 2023–24 with an overall attendance rate of 96.7%, and a large share of students (over 90% of students) regularly attending school.

Strong English Learner outcomes

English Learner (EL) students at Universal Academy outperformed statewide EL averages on recent Minnesota assessments (ACCESS/WIDA and MCA results reported for 2024), with substantially higher percent-proficient rates in reading and measurable EL progress year-over-year.

Enrollment and grade expansion

Enrollment grew to the mid-500s (537 reported in 2023–24) and the school reported an operational plan to expand grade offerings to serve PreK–12 by the 2025–26 school year, reflecting organizational growth since opening in 2014–15.

At a glance

Total assets: $18.3M
Annual revenue: $9.0M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)School
EIN: 46-4392267
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: uacsmn.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Minnesota School Finder / local school-data platforms list Universal Academy as a high-performing charter school with above-average academic and climate ratings.

Public nonprofit data platforms (including nonprofit reporting and tax-filing databases) list Universal Academy as an active 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 46-4392267) with recent Form 990 filings and audited financial statements.

School-reported annual materials (World’s Best Workforce / annual report) document measurable gains and improvement plans and are published on the school's website for public review.

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