Enrollment
1,049
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Southfield, MI
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263231008774
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231008774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a higher-need, large high school in Southfield, Michigan, enrolling 1,049 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,049 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Southfield Public School District spends $19,303 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Southfield Public School District also operates Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students) and Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students) alongside Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology.
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 Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology compares
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,049
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.6%
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
$19,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 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 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southfield Public School District, which includes Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology.
$19,303
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 10.2%
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 Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson K8 International Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice M Birney K8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Adler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn W Levey Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,049 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
How many students attend Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology has 1,049 students enrolled. It is a high school in Southfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?
58.4% of students at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is African American at 92.5% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology 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 Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology rank among public schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Southfield, 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 Southfield on the city page.
Is Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology a good school?
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Southfield Public School District?
Besides Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology, Southfield Public School District also operates Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students), Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students), and Alice M Birney K8 School (452 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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