Enrollment
559
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Academy Psad High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260095607842Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #13 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Psad High School ranks #13 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: University Preparatory Academy (Psad) · Michigan
NCES ID 260095607842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparatory Academy Psad High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 559 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 559 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 421 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #305, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 559 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Detroit's high schools, it stands alongside East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (639 students): University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 15.6:1).
University Preparatory Academy (Psad) also operates University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary (467 students) and University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary (438 students) alongside University Preparatory Academy Psad High School.
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 University Preparatory Academy Psad High School compares
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.7%
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
$12,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 98.0%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Preparatory Academy (Psad), which includes University Preparatory Academy Psad High School.
$12,017
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.6%
State 76.0%
Federal 20.4%
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 University Preparatory Academy Psad High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory Academy Psad High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Detroit
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Standard public school
639 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Henry Ford High School
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Southeastern High School
Standard public school
602 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Voyageur College Prep
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Denby High School
Standard public school
464 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~559 students)
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Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad High School?
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School has 559 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Preparatory Academy Psad High School?
70.8% of students at University Preparatory Academy Psad High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Academy Psad High School?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is African American at 98.0% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Academy Psad High School?
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 University Preparatory Academy Psad High School rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Academy Psad High School ranks #13 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Detroit on the city page.
Is University Preparatory Academy Psad High School a good school?
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 University Preparatory Academy (Psad)?
Besides University Preparatory Academy Psad High School, University Preparatory Academy (Psad) also operates University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary (467 students), University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary (438 students), and University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle (384 students). See the University Preparatory Academy (Psad) district page for the complete list.
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