University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)

The University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) district in Detroit, Michigan, operates four schools: two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. These schools serve a predominantly African American and low-income student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

The standout school in the district is University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School, which boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 95.0%. However, the school also struggles with a high dropout rate of 4.2% and a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 62.1%. Academically, the high school's test scores are significantly below state averages, with only 14.8% of students proficient or better in Science, 21.5% in Social Studies, and 25.2% in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. In contrast, University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary (435 Amsterdam St) has slightly better test scores compared to the district and state averages, but still faces challenges with low proficiency rates, especially in 5th grade Math and Social Studies.

Across the district, the schools struggle with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 54.4% to 67.8%, and a predominantly low-income student population. These systemic challenges suggest a need for significant interventions and support to improve outcomes for the students in the University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) district.