- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 260024308799 · Detroit, MI Other · MID · CHARTER
582 enr · 17.1:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary (430 students)
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh compares
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,503
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 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.
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
District finance for Hope of Detroit Academy reports $11,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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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
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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
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 (~582 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.