- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262946006525
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 16
- public schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 29
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-231 students YoY
Redford Union High School shrank from 736 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-31.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-231 students YoY 262946006525 · Redford, MI High · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 15.5:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Beech Elementary (457 students)
Redford Union High School shrank from 736 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-31.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Redford Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Redford Union High School
510 students
- Beech Elementa
Beech Elementary
457 students
- Hilbert Middle
Hilbert Middle School
409 students
- Macgowan Schoo
Macgowan School
235 students
- Stuckey Center 99
Stuckey Center
99 students
- Redford Union 67
Redford Union Virtual Learning
67 students
What this shows Redford Union High School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redford Union High School compares
Redford Union High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Redford Union Schools District No. 1 reports $23,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~510 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 231.
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 29/100 (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 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.
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.