Enrollment
274
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 263231007791
University High School Academy — Lathrup Village, MI
Federal NCES profile for University High School Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 33
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 23
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: Southfield Public School District · 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University High School Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University High School Academy reports 274 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the Michigan average and 34% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 91 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Southfield Public School District spends $21,198 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.6% from local sources (property taxes), 31.2% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 University High School 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 36% | — | — |
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
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,198
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 274 Top 36% in Michigan — larger than 64% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.4% -37% vs state
NCES ID 263231007791
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 91:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southfield Public School District, which includes University High School Academy.
$21,198
Per student
+34%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School Academy is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 36/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.