- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260024201699Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 15/100 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
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Old Redford Academy High grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 260024201699 · Detroit, MI High · SMALL · CHARTER
451 enr · 41:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Redford Academy Elementary (265 students)
Old Redford Academy High grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Old Redford Academy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Old Redford Academy High
451 students
- Old Redford Ac
Old Redford Academy Elementary
265 students
- Old Redford Ac
Old Redford Academy Middle School
241 students
What this shows Old Redford Academy High reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Redford Academy High compares
Old Redford Academy High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,428
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
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.
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
District finance for Old Redford Academy reports $13,428 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~451 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 44.
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 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.