University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

Summary:

University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School is a public magnet charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Detroit, Michigan, with a student population of 468. While the school is part of the University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) district, which is ranked 537 out of 610 districts in Michigan, the high school itself faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors.

The school has a very high percentage of African American students, ranging from 96.44% to 97.03% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School and Cass Technical High School. Academically, University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with only 17.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in M-Step/Science and 11.5% proficient or better in M-Step/Social Studies in 2023-2024, compared to state averages of 37.5% and 39.6%, respectively. The school's 4-year graduation rate has also fluctuated between 81.8% and 93.2% over the past 5 years, generally lower than the state average.

Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.0% in 2017-2018 to 70.5% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.72% to 77.78% over the past 3 years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the increased spending per student, from $10,339 in 2020-2021 to $13,204 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has not improved, and it continues to lag behind its peers in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.


Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter 9-12

 2664 Franklin St
       Detroit, MI  48207


(313) 393-9166

District: University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)

SchoolDigger Rank:
663rd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,204 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

African American:
97.0%
Two or more races:
1.1%
White:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.8% Help


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Compare Details University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School ranks worse than 89.2% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97%), two or more races (1.1%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School employs 28.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School is $13,204.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School:

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School 663rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School in the ranking list.)

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University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD):

SchoolDigger ranks University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD) 537th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

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Rank History for all students at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 23.49 587th 805 27.1%
2014 32.30 552nd 799 30.9%
2015 22.94 635th 832 23.7%
2016 19.69 629th 852 26.2%
2017 15.62 617th 835 26.1%
2018 10.99 691st 824 16.1%
2019 3.65 647th 666 2.9%
2023 7.28 684th 735 6.9%
2024 10.55 663rd 743 10.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.24 277th 315 12.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.39 607th 755 19.6%
2019 4.59 514th 532 3.4%
2023 6.61 592nd 614 3.6%
2024 9.00 607th 654 7.2%
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Rank History for Female students at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.13 629th 710 11.4%
2023 4.62 590th 611 3.4%
2024 9.51 564th 619 8.9%
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Rank History for Male students at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.17 588th 707 16.8%
2019 4.31 520th 543 4.2%
2023 6.69 578th 611 5.4%
2024 6.53 599th 633 5.4%
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Rank History for African American students at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.88 171st 254 32.7%
2019 18.00 123rd 147 16.3%
2023 25.88 125th 170 26.5%
2024 31.67 125th 188 33.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 1 114 0 0 0 0 0 0 115
2012 3 244 1 1 0 0 0 0 249
2013 2 327 1 1 0 0 6 0 337
2014 1 468 1 1 0 0 4 0 475
2015 2 491 2 2 0 0 12 0 509
2016 2 444 1 1 0 0 21 0 469
2017 2 444 0 1 0 0 22 0 469
2018 2 506 0 0 0 0 18 0 526
2019 1 470 1 1 0 1 13 0 487
2020 1 475 1 3 1 0 17 0 498
2021 1 490 2 3 2 0 7 0 505
2022 2 461 2 3 2 0 8 0 478
2023 3 454 1 2 3 0 5 0 468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 115 7.0 16.4 73.9
2012 249 14.0 17.7 67.9
2013 337 19.0 17.7 59.9
2014 475 28.0 16.9 65.5
2015 509 27.0 18.8 65.4
2016 469 25.0 18.7 64.8
2017 469 27.0 17.3 71.6
2018 526 24.0 21.9 70.7
2019 487 25.0 19.4 75.8
2020 498 27.5 18.1 70.7
2021 505 26.6 18.9 67.7
2022 478 24.5 19.5 76.2
2023 468 28.4 16.4 77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 115 7.0 16.4 73.9
2012 249 14.0 17.7 67.9
2013 337 19.0 17.7 59.9
2014 475 28.0 16.9 65.5
2015 509 27.0 18.8 65.4
2016 469 25.0 18.7 64.8
2017 469 27.0 17.3 71.6
2018 526 24.0 21.9 70.7
2019 487 25.0 19.4 75.8
2020 498 27.5 18.1 70.7
2021 505 26.6 18.9 67.7
2022 478 24.5 19.5 76.2
2023 468 28.4 16.4 77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $622 (6.5%) $8,944 (93.5%) $9,565
2020 $771 (7.3%) $9,833 (92.7%) $10,604
2021 $1,647 (15.9%) $8,693 (84.1%) $10,339
2022 $1,793 (15.3%) $9,916 (84.7%) $11,708
2023 $2,789 (21.1%) $10,415 (78.9%) $13,204

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 647th of 666 High schoolsRanks 684th of 735 High schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School)1210.1
 1.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))1210.1
 1.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School)19.418.1
 1.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD))19.418.1
 1.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students487468
 3.9%
African American470454
 3.4%
American Indian03
Asian11
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White13
 200%
Two or More Races135
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.8%77.8%
 2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School.

University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Michigan high schools.

Students at University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School are 97% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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