Enrollment
452
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260095208134Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 452 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 452 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 472 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #360, 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 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's high schools, it stands alongside East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (639 students): University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.6:1).
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) alongside University Preparatory Science and Math 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 Science and Math Psad High School compares
University Preparatory Science and Math 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,918
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Preparatory Science and Math (Psad), which includes University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School.
$10,918
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 80.8%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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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.
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 17/100 (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 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.
Is University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School a good school?
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 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.
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