Enrollment
855
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260096108026 Charter school
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh — Detroit, MI
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
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: University Preparatory Art & Design · 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)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh reports 855 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% above the Michigan average and 42% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 428 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 73.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding University Preparatory Art & Design spends $11,157 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.5% from local sources (property taxes), 79.4% from the state, and 20.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 93% | — | — |
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
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 35% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
73.7%
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
$11,157
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 855 Top 93% in Michigan — larger than 7% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.5% +35% vs state
NCES ID 260096108026
Student demographics
African American 99.1%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 99.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 428:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 73.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Preparatory Art & Design, which includes University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh.
$11,157
Per student
-30%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 79.4%
Federal 20.2%
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
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
How many students attend University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh has 855 students enrolled. It is a other school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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 Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
73.5% of students at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh is African American at 99.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.