Enrollment
93
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Covenant School Spectrum compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Covenant School Spectrum
Covenant School Spectrum is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Highland Park, Michigan, enrolling 93 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 33% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 93 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (24%) (diversity index 45/100).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Highland Park's public schools, it stands alongside George Washington Carver Elementary School (217 students): Covenant School Spectrum is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 13.6:1).
Covenant House Academy Detroit also operates Covenant House Academy Detroit Central Site (240 students) and Covenant House Academy Detroit East Site (171 students) alongside Covenant School Spectrum.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Covenant School Spectrum compares
Covenant School Spectrum on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,409
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covenant House Academy Detroit, which includes Covenant School Spectrum.
$12,409
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 73.8%
Federal 20.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~93 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Covenant School Spectrum a good school?
Covenant School Spectrum earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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