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University K-12 reports enrollment gains, AP growth and $13 million in scholarships
Summary
Administrators from University K-12 Academy told the Southfield Board of Education they have increased AP testing, accepted new students for 2025–26 and reported over $13 million in scholarship offers for students, highlighting rising enrollment and program expansion.
Administrators from University K-12 Academy updated the Southfield Board of Education on May 13, reporting a 41% increase in AP exam participation this year, $13 million in scholarship offers to scholars, and new student acceptances for the 2025–26 school year.
The update matters because the academy is both expanding and contributing to district academic metrics: staff said the academy administered 329 AP exams this year (an increase of 41% from the prior year), has earned the College Board’s AP Platinum Award, and reported more than $13,000,000 in scholarship offers to students.
Sakina Bolden, head dean for University K-12, told the board the school accepted 55 new students for the 2025–26 school year and that 58% of those new admits are new to the district. Administrators also said the academy’s recruitment window produced more than 30 new applicants in the most recent application period.
Dean Sanford and other academy leaders described a strengthened AP program and additional supports. The district’s presentation noted the academy is an AP Capstone school and a Seal of Biliteracy program site; administrators said the district added pre-AP curriculum at eighth grade and is increasing AP course access at the high school level. Students and staff highlighted athletic and extracurricular achievements and new maker-space investments, including a Volkswagen Digital Fabrication Lab with 3-D printers and robotics to support hands-on learning.
Administrators also emphasized school culture and supports: small class sizes for personalized instruction, calming rooms for social-emotional learning, and student-initiated clubs such as peer tutoring. The board saw examples of student work and was told that one senior accepted to Yale is among students who collectively secured several million dollars in scholarship offers.
Staff asked the board to note continuing limited seats as the enrollment window closes; administrators thanked the board and district staff for support and said they will continue outreach. No formal board action was required; the academy’s report was received as information.
