Summary:
The University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) district in Michigan is home to a single high school, the University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School, a public magnet charter school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 468 students. Despite the school's specialized focus, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan high schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5.
Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages. For example, only 17.3% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 91.8% is slightly lower than the state average, and it has a relatively high dropout rate of 7.3%. These academic struggles may be linked to the school's demographic factors, as it serves a predominantly African American student population, with 77.78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it appears to be investing resources in an effort to improve student outcomes, with a spending of $13,204 per student and a student-teacher ratio of 16.4, both slightly better than the state averages. However, these efforts have not yet translated into significant improvements in the school's performance, suggesting that a more comprehensive approach may be needed to address the specific needs of the school's student population and overcome the persistent academic challenges it faces.
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