- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site
Federal NCES profile for Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260032201948Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site ranks #6 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Covenant House Academy Detroit · Michigan
NCES ID 260032201948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 260032201948 · Detroit, MI High · SMALL · CHARTER
171 enr · 28.5:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site (240 students)
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 6.3 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Covenant House
Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site
240 students
- This school
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site
171 students
- Covenant House
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site
164 students
- Covenant Schoo 93
Covenant School Spectrum
93 students
What this shows Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site compares
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site is a shrinking 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Covenant House Academy Detroit reports $14,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covenant School Spectrum | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar high schools in Detroit
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Standard public school
639 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Henry Ford High School
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Southeastern High School
Standard public school
602 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Voyageur College Prep
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Denby High School
Standard public school
464 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site
How many students attend Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site?
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site has 171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site?
The student-teacher ratio at Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site is 28.5:1, which is 63% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site?
92.9% of students at Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site?
The largest demographic group at Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site?
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site ranks #6 of 20 high 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 high schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Covenant House Academy Detroit?
Besides Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site, Covenant House Academy Detroit also operates Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site (240 students), Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site (164 students), and Covenant School Spectrum (93 students). See the Covenant House Academy Detroit district page for the complete list.