Enrollment
204
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redford, MI
Soar Academic Institute
Federal NCES profile for Soar Academic Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263228008631
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soar Academic Institute earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Soar Academic Institute has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soar Academic Institute ranks #2 of 3 schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: South Redford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263228008631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soar Academic Institute compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soar Academic Institute
Soar Academic Institute is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 204 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 94% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #183.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and White (20%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding South Redford School District spends $16,196 per pupil, 20% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Redford's public schools, it stands alongside Redford Service Learning Academy Campus (445 students): Soar Academic Institute is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (34:1 vs 55.6:1).
South Redford School District also operates Lee M Thurston High School (806 students) and John D Pierce Middle School (577 students) alongside Soar Academic Institute.
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 Soar Academic Institute compares
Soar Academic Institute on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 94% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
34:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,196
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 74.0%
White 20.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Soar Academic Institute is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Redford School District, which includes Soar Academic Institute.
$16,196
Per student
+20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 63.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 Soar Academic Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John D Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fisher Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandenberg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soar Academic Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Redford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~204 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Soar Academic Institute
How many students attend Soar Academic Institute?
Soar Academic Institute has 204 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Redford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soar Academic Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Soar Academic Institute is 34:1, which is 94% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soar Academic Institute?
68.3% of students at Soar Academic Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soar Academic Institute?
The largest demographic group at Soar Academic Institute is African American at 74.0% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soar Academic Institute?
Soar Academic Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Soar Academic Institute rank among schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Soar Academic Institute ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Redford on the city page.
Is Soar Academic Institute a good school?
Soar Academic Institute earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. 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 South Redford School District?
Besides Soar Academic Institute, South Redford School District also operates Lee M Thurston High School (806 students), John D Pierce Middle School (577 students), and Fisher Elementary School (341 students). See the South Redford School District district page for the complete list.
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