- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland Park, MI
Covenant School Spectrum
Federal NCES profile for Covenant School Spectrum, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260032209035Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covenant School Spectrum earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Highland Park · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Covenant School Spectrum has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covenant School Spectrum ranks #3 of 3 schools in Highland Park, MI.
School address
District: Covenant House Academy Detroit · Michigan
NCES ID 260032209035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Covenant School Spectrum grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+56.3%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 260032209035 · Highland Park, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
93 enr · 23.3:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site (240 students)
Covenant School Spectrum grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+56.3%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Covenant School Spectrum 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
- Covenant House
Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site
164 students
- This school 93
Covenant School Spectrum
93 students
What this shows Covenant School Spectrum reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covenant School Spectrum compares
Covenant School Spectrum 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Student demographics
African American 69.9%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Covenant School Spectrum is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
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 School Spectrum Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covenant School Spectrum'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
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Highland Park
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~93 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covenant School Spectrum
How many students attend Covenant School Spectrum?
Covenant School Spectrum has 93 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Highland Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covenant School Spectrum?
The student-teacher ratio at Covenant School Spectrum is 23.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Covenant School Spectrum?
70.8% of students at Covenant School Spectrum are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covenant School Spectrum?
The largest demographic group at Covenant School Spectrum is African American at 69.9% of enrollment, in Highland Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covenant School Spectrum?
Covenant School Spectrum has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Covenant School Spectrum rank among schools in Highland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Covenant School Spectrum ranks #3 of 3 schools in Highland Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Highland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Covenant House Academy Detroit?
Besides Covenant School Spectrum, Covenant House Academy Detroit also operates Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site (240 students), Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site (171 students), and Covenant House Academy Detroit Southwest Site (164 students). See the Covenant House Academy Detroit district page for the complete list.