Enrollment
109
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 268099808901 Charter school
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy — Dearborn, MI
Federal NCES profile for Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ser Youthbuild Learning Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy reports 109 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Michigan average and 63% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Overview
Enrollment 109 Top 14% in Michigan — larger than 86% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 20.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.3% +55% vs state
NCES ID 268099808901
Student demographics
African American 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 73:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body 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 18/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.