Enrollment
419
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260023208742Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #10 of 16
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 419 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 71% 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 61.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 419 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 636 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #367.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Detroit Edison Public School Academy spends $10,046 per pupil, 26% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Detroit's high schools, it stands alongside East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (639 students): Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.9:1 vs 15.6:1).
Its district, Detroit Edison Public School Academy, also runs Detroit Edison Public School Academy (901 students).
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 Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School compares
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,046
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Edison Public School Academy, which includes Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School.
$10,046
Per student
-26%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 88.1%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 32.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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
Similar high 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 (~419 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.9:1)
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School a good school?
Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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