Enrollment
510
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Redford, MI
Redford Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Redford Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262946006525
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redford Union High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 16
- public schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Redford Union High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redford Union High School ranks #5 of 16 public schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Michigan
NCES ID 262946006525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redford Union High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redford Union High School
Redford Union High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 510 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 510 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 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 91.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Redford Union Schools District No. 1 spends $21,445 per pupil, 59% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Redford's high schools, it stands alongside Veritas (56 students): Redford Union High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 56:1).
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Beech Elementary (457 students) and Hilbert Middle School (409 students) alongside Redford Union High School.
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 Redford Union High School compares
Redford Union 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
91.6%
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
$21,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 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
African American 75.9%
White 12.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Redford Union High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redford Union Schools District No. 1, which includes Redford Union High School.
$21,445
Per student
+59%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 51.1%
Federal 17.5%
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 Redford Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilbert Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macgowan School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuckey Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redford Union Virtual Learning | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Redford Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Redford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Redford Union High School
How many students attend Redford Union High School?
Redford Union High School has 510 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redford Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redford Union High School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Redford Union High School?
68.8% of students at Redford Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redford Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Redford Union High School is African American at 75.9% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redford Union High School?
Redford Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Redford Union High School rank among public schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Redford Union High School ranks #5 of 16 public schools in Redford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Redford on the city page.
Is Redford Union High School a good school?
Redford Union High School earns 27/100 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 Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
Besides Redford Union High School, Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Beech Elementary (457 students), Hilbert Middle School (409 students), and Macgowan School (235 students). See the Redford Union Schools District No. 1 district page for the complete list.
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