- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260096108026Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #14 of 25
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh ranks #14 of 25 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: University Preparatory Art & Design · Michigan
NCES ID 260096108026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 260096108026 · Detroit, MI Other · MID · CHARTER
855 enr · 17.1:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: University Preparatory Art Design Elementary (389 students)
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh compares
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
73.7%
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
$12,324
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for University Preparatory Art & Design reports $12,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Art Design Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
Standard public school
560 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~855 students)
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 public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (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 Art Design Middlehigh rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh ranks #14 of 25 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 schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in University Preparatory Art & Design?
Besides University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh, University Preparatory Art & Design also operates University Preparatory Art Design Elementary (389 students). See the University Preparatory Art & Design district page for the complete list.