- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redford, MI
Westfield Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260112508928Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Preparatory High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield Preparatory High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Preparatory High School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Westfield Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260112508928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Westfield Preparatory High School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 260112508928 · Redford, MI Other · MID · CHARTER
834 enr · 17.7:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield Charter Academy (730 students)
Westfield Preparatory High School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Westfield Preparatory High School compares
Westfield Preparatory High School 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.4%
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
$11,905
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 472 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 86.5%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Westfield Preparatory High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Westfield Charter Academy reports $11,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Charter Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Redford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~834 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Preparatory High School
How many students attend Westfield Preparatory High School?
Westfield Preparatory High School has 834 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Preparatory High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westfield Preparatory High School?
79.6% of students at Westfield Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Preparatory High School is African American at 86.5% of enrollment, in Redford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Preparatory High School?
Westfield Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Westfield Preparatory High School rank among schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Preparatory High School ranks #7 of 8 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 schools in Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield Charter Academy?
Besides Westfield Preparatory High School, Westfield Charter Academy also operates Westfield Charter Academy (730 students). See the Westfield Charter Academy district page for the complete list.