Enrollment
524
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Voyageur College Prep
Federal NCES profile for Voyageur College Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260022701485Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Voyageur College Prep earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #16 of 16
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Voyageur College Prep has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Voyageur College Prep ranks #16 of 16 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Voyageur Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260022701485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Voyageur College Prep compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Voyageur College Prep
Voyageur College Prep is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 36% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 95.1% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #245, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 34/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Voyageur Academy spends $9,884 per pupil, 27% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.1% 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): Voyageur College Prep is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 15.6:1).
Its district, Voyageur Academy, also runs Voyageur Academy (789 students).
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 Voyageur College Prep compares
Voyageur College Prep on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$9,884
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 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Voyageur College Prep is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Voyageur Academy, which includes Voyageur College Prep.
$9,884
Per student
-27%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 75.9%
Federal 21.1%
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 Voyageur College Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageur Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Voyageur College Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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
Denby High School
Standard public school
464 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Voyageur College Prep
How many students attend Voyageur College Prep?
Voyageur College Prep has 524 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Voyageur College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Voyageur College Prep is 23.8:1, which is 36% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Voyageur College Prep?
95.1% of students at Voyageur College Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Voyageur College Prep?
The largest demographic group at Voyageur College Prep is African American at 79.0% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Voyageur College Prep?
Voyageur College Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Voyageur College Prep rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Voyageur College Prep ranks #16 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 Voyageur College Prep a good school?
Voyageur College Prep earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 Voyageur Academy?
Besides Voyageur College Prep, Voyageur Academy also operates Voyageur Academy (789 students). See the Voyageur Academy district page for the complete list.
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