- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260095607842Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260095607842 · Detroit, MI High · MID · CHARTER
559 enr · 14:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary (467 students)
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
559 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
467 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
438 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle
384 students
What this shows University Preparatory Academy Psad High School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Preparatory Academy Psad High School compares
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for University Preparatory Academy (Psad) reports $13,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~559 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 19/100 (lower 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 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.
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.