Higher standards

"What I like about UPSM is that each and every instructor cares about the children - and it shows. My daughter is definitely a reflection of the energy around her. I absolutely love the school."
Chiketa Smith


"Michigan's future, as well as America's, rests on our ability to produce a globally-competitive generation of scientists and engineers. UPSM High School will set a new standard for science, math, and technology education in Southeast Michigan."
Dr. James Duderstadt
President Emeritus and Professor of Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan.

University Prep Science & Math Schools

upsm and gall's kids oct 2008 029[1]University Prep Science & Math (UPSM) is a public charter school district providing a specialized educational path preparing students for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers of the global economy.  Through Project Lead The Way (PLTW) students are prepared to become innovative and productive leaders in STEM fields. UPSM Schools are dedicated to academic superiority, personalized learning plans and hands-on career experiences through sophisticated community partnerships.

At UPSM, students participate in a rigorous curriculum designed to fully prepare them for success at select colleges and universities.  UPSM teaches advanced math, science and technology skills—as well as English, history, foreign language and the arts — through project-based learning and application in real-world career settings. UPSM partners include higher education institutions, private sector businesses and non-profits, and major cultural centers.

A 90/90 school, UPSM is at the center of a powerful movement to produce vibrant, high-achieving, college-ready youth across metro Detroit. UPSM’s mandate is to graduate at least 90 percent of its students and send at least 90 percent on to college — no matter what it takes.

S.T.E.M. for Student Success!

Among the smallest class sizes in the State of Michigan

Private school quality, tuition-free


Now Hiring!

University Prep Science & Math is seeking to fill a variety of teaching positions for its Middle and High Schools.

The UPSM HS is currently accepting teaching applications ONLY for Science (DX, DI, DE, DP, or any other endorsements qualifying the candidate to teach Physics); Spanish (.5 FTE), Mandarin Chinese (.5 FTE) and Family Service Coordinator.

Click Here to Go to Our Employment Page.

Please note any of these steps that are not followed and completed will be deemed incomplete and therefore your application may not be considered for review for employment.

Send in your application with your resume to

  mtrimer-hartley@uprepsm.com.

For help listing your endorsements and viewing the classes that you may teach with your endorsement, please go to -http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_5683_14795—,00.html under Resources,

Classes That Can be Taught – NCLB.

New Urban Learning

NUL is also looking to hire a well qualified Administrative Compliance Assistant.  For a job description please Administrative Compliance Assitant_Job Description.  To apply please email HumanResources@nulgroup.org and include in the subject line “ACA”.  Deadline to apply is March 19th, 2010.


University Prep Science & Math Middle School
5100 John R.
Detroit, Michigan 48202
office hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(313) 832-8400 office
(313) 833-4816 fax

Enroll Now!
UPSM Schools are accepting applications now for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade students for the 2010-2011 school year.

Students who will be entering the 9th grade can apply to attend UPSM High School - a brand new, state-of-the art education facility opening soon on Detroit's Riverfront!

Click here to learn more about tours and enrollment procedures.

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