- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn, MI
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 268099808901Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Ser Youthbuild Learning Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 268099808901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 268099808901 · Dearborn, MI High · SMALL · CHARTER
109 enr · 21.8:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: The Ser Learning Academy East (107 students)
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy grew from 102 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy compares
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Student demographics
African American 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
How Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ser Learning Academy East | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Dearborn
2 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 (~109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy
How many students attend Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy?
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy has 109 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy is 21.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy?
84.3% of students at Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy is African American at 76.1% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy?
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy rank among high schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Dearborn, 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 Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Ser Youthbuild Learning Academy?
Besides Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy, Ser Youthbuild Learning Academy also operates The Ser Learning Academy East (107 students). See the Ser Youthbuild Learning Academy district page for the complete list.