- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts
Federal NCES profile for Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260110301676
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #67 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts ranks #67 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110301676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260110301676 · Detroit, MI Other · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 19.8:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts 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 754
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts
754 students
What this shows Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts compares
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
87.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 754 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts'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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts
How many students attend Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts has 754 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
92.4% of students at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
The largest demographic group at Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts is African American at 97.1% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts?
Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts ranks #67 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 Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts, 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.