- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lathrup Village, MI
University High School Academy
Federal NCES profile for University High School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263231007791
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High School Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lathrup Village · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
University High School Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High School Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lathrup Village, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231007791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
University High School Academy shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-20.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 263231007791 · Lathrup Village, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 14.4:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students)
University High School Academy shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-20.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
University High School Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southfield Hig
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
1,049 students
- Thompson K8 In
Thompson K8 International Academy
544 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
527 students
- Alice M Birney
Alice M Birney K8 School
452 students
- Morris Adler E 355
Morris Adler Elementary School
355 students
- This school 274
University High School Academy
274 students
What this shows University High School Academy reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How University High School Academy compares
University High School Academy 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$21,829
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
African American 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.5, University High School Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Southfield Public School District reports $21,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University High School Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson K8 International Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice M Birney K8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Adler Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University High School Academy'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
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about University High School Academy
How many students attend University High School Academy?
University High School Academy has 274 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lathrup Village, MI. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School Academy is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 University High School Academy?
34.4% of students at University High School Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University High School Academy?
The largest demographic group at University High School Academy is African American at 96.7% of enrollment, in Lathrup Village, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High School Academy?
University High School Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 University High School Academy rank among public schools in Lathrup Village?
By Resource Investment Index, University High School Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lathrup Village, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southfield Public School District?
Besides University High School Academy, Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students), Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students), and Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.