Enrollment
834
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Preparatory High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Preparatory High School
Westfield Preparatory High School is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 834 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 834 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Westfield Charter Academy spends $10,813 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 472 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 834 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Redford's public schools, it stands alongside Redford Service Learning Academy Campus (445 students): Westfield Preparatory High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 55.6:1).
Its district, Westfield Charter Academy, also runs Westfield Charter Academy (730 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 Westfield Preparatory High School compares
Westfield Preparatory High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,813
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield Charter Academy, which includes Westfield Preparatory High School.
$10,813
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 84.6%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar other schools in Redford
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~834 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westfield Preparatory High School a good school?
Westfield Preparatory High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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