- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Redford, MI
Veritas
Federal NCES profile for Veritas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262946008560
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veritas earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 56:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Veritas has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veritas ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Michigan
NCES ID 262946008560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Veritas grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 262946008560 · Redford, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 56:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Redford Union High School (510 students)
Veritas grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Veritas in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redford Union
Redford Union High School
510 students
- Beech Elementa
Beech Elementary
457 students
- Hilbert Middle
Hilbert Middle School
409 students
- Macgowan Schoo
Macgowan School
235 students
- Stuckey Center 99
Stuckey Center
99 students
- This school 56
Veritas
56 students
What this shows Veritas reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veritas compares
Veritas is a growing 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 | 56:1 | ▲ 220% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
56:1
students per teacher
- 220% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
89.3%
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
$23,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.7%
Two or More 7.1%
White 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Veritas is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Redford Union Schools District No. 1 reports $23,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veritas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redford Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilbert Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macgowan School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuckey Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veritas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veritas
How many students attend Veritas?
Veritas has 56 students enrolled. It is a high school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas?
The student-teacher ratio at Veritas is 56:1, which is 220% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 257% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veritas?
70.8% of students at Veritas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veritas?
The largest demographic group at Veritas is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veritas?
Veritas has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Veritas rank among public schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Veritas ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Redford, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
Besides Veritas, Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Redford Union High School (510 students), Beech Elementary (457 students), and Hilbert Middle School (409 students). See the Redford Union Schools District No. 1 district page for the complete list.