- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260023208742Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #10 of 16
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School ranks #10 of 16 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Edison Public School Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260023208742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 260023208742 · Detroit, MI High · SMALL · CHARTER
419 enr · 29.9:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Edison Public School Academy (901 students)
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School compares
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School 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 | 29.9:1 | ▲ 71% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
29.9:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$12,478
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Detroit Edison Public School Academy reports $12,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Edison Public School Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
How many students attend Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is 29.9:1, which is 71% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School?
61.0% of students at Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is African American at 93.8% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School ranks #10 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 Detroit Edison Public School Academy?
Besides Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School, Detroit Edison Public School Academy also operates Detroit Edison Public School Academy (901 students). See the Detroit Edison Public School Academy district page for the complete list.