UPA is noteworthy! UPA was noted as one of Oakland’s most improved in the California Standards Tests. Additionally, UPA has had the highest attendance of all Oakland middle schools for the last three years. How you can help: Although our students and families have many needs, we see these as the top 3 necessities for the UPA community:
- expanding our College for All program to all students
- purchasing and integrating technology into our Expeditions
- increasing parent involvement and community contact
Past Year’s Results: In the past year, UPA has shown great promise and impressive results:
- In 2006, more than 40% percent of Urban Promise Academy students moved up at least one CELDT level.
- Attendance rates also continue to rise—Urban Promise Academy has one of the highest daily attendance rates in Oakland.
- In 2007, UPA launched the College for All program, with great success, which will now be offered to students annually.
