- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Federal NCES profile for University Preparatory Science and Math 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 260095208134Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School 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.
- #13 of 16
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School ranks #13 of 16 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260095208134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 260095208134 · Detroit, MI High · SMALL · CHARTER
452 enr · 16.1:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School (513 students)
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- University Pre
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School
513 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
476 students
- This school
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
452 students
What this shows University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School compares
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
89.2%
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
$12,198
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 452 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.
Student demographics
African American 97.8%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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
Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Standard public school
420 students 26.3:1 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
How many students attend University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School?
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School has 452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Science and Math Psad High School?
74.6% of students at University Preparatory Science and Math 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 Science and Math Psad High School?
The largest demographic group at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is African American at 97.8% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School?
University Preparatory Science and Math 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 Science and Math Psad High School rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School ranks #13 of 16 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 Science and Math (Psad)?
Besides University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School, University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) also operates University Preparatory Science and Math Psad Middle School (513 students) and University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary (476 students). See the University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad) district page for the complete list.