- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site
Federal NCES profile for Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest 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 260032201947Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 16
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest 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 Southwest Site ranks #8 of 16 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Covenant House Academy Detroit · Michigan
NCES ID 260032201947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+43.7%).
Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 260032201947 · Detroit, MI High · SMALL · CHARTER
164 enr · 27.3:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site (240 students)
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+43.7%). Teacher FTE added 6.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Covenant House
Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site
240 students
- Covenant House
Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site
171 students
- This school
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site
164 students
- Covenant Schoo 93
Covenant School Spectrum
93 students
What this shows Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site compares
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 56% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 56% 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 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
White 10.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site is more 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 Southwest 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 East 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 Southwest Site's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- 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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site
How many students attend Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site?
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site has 164 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site?
The student-teacher ratio at Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site is 27.3:1, which is 56% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site?
91.9% of students at Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest 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 Southwest Site?
The largest demographic group at Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site?
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest 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 Southwest Site rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site ranks #8 of 16 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 Southwest Site, Covenant House Academy Detroit also operates Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site (240 students), Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site (171 students), and Covenant School Spectrum (93 students). See the Covenant House Academy Detroit district page for the complete list.