- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Academy of the Americas High School
Federal NCES profile for Academy of the Americas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260110308803
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of the Americas High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #72 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of the Americas High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Americas High School ranks #72 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110308803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
Academy of the Americas High School grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+18.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 260110308803 · Detroit, MI Other · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 26.5:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Academy of the Americas High School grew from 689 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+18.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Academy of the Americas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 874
Academy of the Americas High School
874 students
What this shows Academy of the Americas High School reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of the Americas High School compares
Academy of the Americas High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
African American 1.6%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Academy of the Americas High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of the Americas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of the Americas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of the Americas High School
How many students attend Academy of the Americas High School?
Academy of the Americas High School has 874 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Americas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of the Americas High School is 26.5:1, which is 51% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of the Americas High School?
74.7% of students at Academy of the Americas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of the Americas High School?
The largest demographic group at Academy of the Americas High School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of the Americas High School?
Academy of the Americas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of the Americas High School rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of the Americas High School ranks #72 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Academy of the Americas High School, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.