Enrollment
582
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Federal NCES profile for Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260024308799Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #9 of 25
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh ranks #9 of 25 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Hope of Detroit Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260024308799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 582 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 85.0% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 582 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's public schools, it stands alongside Earhart Elementarymiddle School (1,002 students): Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 20.4:1).
Its district, Hope of Detroit Academy, also runs Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary (430 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 Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh compares
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$11,061
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 88.7%
African American 9.5%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hope of Detroit Academy, which includes Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh.
$11,061
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 69.8%
Federal 24.9%
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 Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
Standard public school
560 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~582 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
How many students attend Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh?
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh?
85.0% of students at Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh?
The largest demographic group at Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh is Hispanic or Latino at 88.7% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh?
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh ranks #9 of 25 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 schools in Detroit on the city page.
Is Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh a good school?
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Hope of Detroit Academy?
Besides Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh, Hope of Detroit Academy also operates Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary (430 students). See the Hope of Detroit Academy district page for the complete list.
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