- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi
Federal NCES profile for West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260110301423
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #18 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi ranks #18 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110301423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+156 students YoY
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+65.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+156 students YoY 260110301423 · Detroit, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 21.1:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (+65.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 400
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi
400 students
What this shows West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi compares
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
69.5%
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
$22,002
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi
How many students attend West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi?
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi has 400 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), up 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi is 21.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi?
91.2% of students at West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi?
The largest demographic group at West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi is African American at 96.0% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi?
West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi ranks #18 of 20 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 Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides West Side Academy of Information Technology and Cyber Securi, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.