- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Voyageur College Prep held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 260022701485 · Detroit, MI High · MID · CHARTER
524 enr · 23.8:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Voyageur Academy (789 students)
Voyageur College Prep held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Voyageur College Prep compares
Voyageur College Prep 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,211
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 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.
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
District finance for Voyageur Academy reports $11,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~524 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 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 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.
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.