Enrollment
451
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Old Redford Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Old Redford Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260024201699Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Redford Academy High earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #19 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Redford Academy High has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Redford Academy High ranks #19 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Old Redford Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260024201699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+134% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Redford Academy High compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Redford Academy High
Old Redford Academy High is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 134% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.5% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 451 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 406 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #350, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 29.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 221 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 451 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Detroit's high schools, it stands alongside East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (639 students): Old Redford Academy High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41:1 vs 15.6:1).
Old Redford Academy also operates Old Redford Academy Elementary (265 students) and Old Redford Academy Middle School (241 students) alongside Old Redford Academy High.
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 Old Redford Academy High compares
Old Redford Academy High on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41:1 | ▲ 134% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
41:1
students per teacher
- 134% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,293
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 221 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.0 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 98.4%
White 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Old Redford Academy High is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Old Redford Academy, which includes Old Redford Academy High.
$12,293
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.9%
State 65.6%
Federal 29.5%
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 Old Redford Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Redford Academy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old Redford Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Old Redford Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Old Redford Academy High
How many students attend Old Redford Academy High?
Old Redford Academy High has 451 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy High is 41:1, which is 134% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Redford Academy High?
84.5% of students at Old Redford Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Redford Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Old Redford Academy High is African American at 98.4% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Redford Academy High?
Old Redford Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Old Redford Academy High rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Redford Academy High ranks #19 of 20 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 Old Redford Academy High a good school?
Old Redford Academy High earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Old Redford Academy?
Besides Old Redford Academy High, Old Redford Academy also operates Old Redford Academy Elementary (265 students) and Old Redford Academy Middle School (241 students). See the Old Redford Academy district page for the complete list.
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