Westfield Preparatory High School

Summary:

Westfield Preparatory High School is a public charter high school located in Redford, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 828. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 90% of students identifying as such in recent years, and is part of the Westfield Charter Academy District, which is ranked 558 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westfield Preparatory High School consistently underperforms compared to the state and its surrounding schools on standardized test scores, with only 19% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 10.3% proficient in math, far below the state averages. The school also struggles with a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 65.2% and a high dropout rate of 11.1%, significantly higher than nearby schools like Detroit Leadership Academy High School (83.5% graduation rate) and Crestwood High School (95.8% graduation rate). Additionally, Westfield Preparatory High School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 81.1%, much higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools.

Despite the school's predominantly low-socioeconomic status student population, with 84.54% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Westfield Preparatory High School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $10,484 in the 2019-2020 school year to $21,322 in the 2022-2023 school year. However, this increased funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes for the school, which continues to lag behind its peers in the region, such as the higher-performing Crestwood High School, which serves a student population that is predominantly white and has a lower percentage of low-income students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

23750 Elmira
Redford, MI 48239-1405

(313) 778-7990

District: Westfield Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
705^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,322

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 846

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.6%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westfield Preparatory High School ranks worse than 80.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.4. (See more...)

Compare Details Westfield Preparatory High School ranks worse than 94.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westfield Preparatory High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.6%), two or more races (10%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westfield Preparatory High School is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Westfield Preparatory High School employs 42.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westfield Preparatory High School is $21,322.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westfield Preparatory High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Preparatory High School 723^rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Westfield Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Preparatory High School 705^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Westfield Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

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Westfield Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Charter Academy 558^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westfield Preparatory High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	9.73	725^th	776	6.6%
2023	14.03	759^th	883	14.0%
2024	18.40	723^rd	897	19.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	14.67	627^th	691	9.3%
2023	14.10	739^th	825	10.4%
2024	23.76	651^st	836	22.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	17.88	559^th	657	14.9%
2023	14.21	682^nd	770	11.4%
2024	18.65	645^th	771	16.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.00	710^th	776	8.5%
2024	20.44	636^th	786	19.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	31.63	124^th	182	31.9%
2023	36.40	190^th	310	38.7%
2024	44.23	135^th	300	55.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Westfield Preparatory High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.79	631^st	735	14.1%
2024	6.12	705^th	743	5.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.76	546^th	614	11.1%
2024	7.25	620^th	654	5.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.45	543^rd	611	11.1%
2024	4.30	603^rd	619	2.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.06	563^rd	611	7.9%
2024	4.64	610^th	633	3.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.98	73^rd	170	57.1%
2024	21.72	150^th	188	20.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Westfield Preparatory High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	3	267	5	0	0	20	295
2021	6	490	11	5	0	26	538
2022	5	711	14	5	1	22	758
2023	5	751	11	2	0	59	828
2024	4	733	21	2	1	85	846

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Westfield Preparatory High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	295	13.5	21.8	80.3
2021	538	23.8	22.6	81.8
2022	758	30.0	25.2	83.2
2023	828	47.3	17.5	84.5
2024	846	42.8	19.7	83.8

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 Westfield Preparatory High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	295	13.5	21.8	80.3
2021	538	23.8	22.6	81.8
2022	758	30.0	25.2	83.2
2023	828	47.3	17.5	84.5
2024	846	42.8	19.7	83.8

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 Westfield Preparatory High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,443 (13.8%)	$9,041 (86.2%)	$10,484
2021	$3,060 (14.2%)	$18,514 (85.8%)	$21,574
2022	$3,647 (18.3%)	$16,262 (81.7%)	$19,909
2023	$3,329 (15.6%)	$17,993 (84.4%)	$21,322

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Schools Near Westfield Preparatory High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step Math (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westfield Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	7-12	23750 Elmira	Redford	48239	Wayne County	Westfield Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 778-7990	846	43	19.7	83.8%	4 (0.5%)	733 (86.6%)	21 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (10.0%)	6.1	705^th of 743 public high schools	5.1%		14.8	631^st of 735 public high schools	14.1%	74	49.3	15.9	18.5		19.0	10.3	20.3	9.2	8.7	9.3	$21,322	$3,329	$17,993
Detroit Community Schools High School	Public, Charter	9-12	12675 Burt Rd	Detroit	48223	Wayne County	Detroit Community Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 537-3570	249	17	14.6	93.6%	1 (0.4%)	247 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										9.2	$25,270	$4,427	$20,844
SOAR Academic Institute	Public	6-12	26141 Schoolcraft	Redford	48239	Wayne County	South Redford School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 535-4000	169	5	31.4	71.0%	31 (18.3%)	123 (72.8%)	5 (3.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	5.2	713^th of 743 public high schools	4.0%		3.6	725^th of 735 public high schools	1.4%	12			11.8					13.2		4.4	$12,356	$973	$11,383
Lee M Thurston High School	Public	9-12	26255 Schoolcraft	Redford	48239	Wayne County	South Redford School District	No	No	No	No	(313) 242-0600	867	52	16.6	70.2%	75 (8.7%)	703 (81.1%)	29 (3.3%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.2%)	26.6	533^rd of 743 public high schools	28.3%		14.8	632^nd of 735 public high schools	14.0%	99			33.7	5.5				31.7		28.6	$17,496	$1,910	$15,586
Dearborn Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	22586 Ann Arbor Trl	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 827-4800	104	2	47.2	84.6%	92 (88.5%)	5 (4.8%)	4 (3.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	8.2	680^th of 743 public high schools	8.5%		7	687^th of 735 public high schools	6.5%	7								13.8		10.3	$37,277	$2,633	$34,644
WAY Academy Chicago Site	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	19321 W Chicago St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	W-A-Y Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(313) 444-9398	85	0		100.0%	0 (0.0%)	85 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$00	$00	$00
Clara B Ford Academy SDA	Public, Charter	5-12	20651 West Warren St	Dearborn Heights	48127	Wayne County	Clara B. Ford Academy (SDA)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 436-0020	57	9	6.2	94.7%	24 (42.1%)	25 (43.9%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)								(n/a)											$35,534	$16,400	$19,134
Cody High School	Public	9-12	18445 Cathedral St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 866-9200	520	32	16.1	85.6%	10 (1.9%)	498 (95.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	4.4	724^th of 743 public high schools	2.6%		2.8	729^th of 735 public high schools	0.8%	5			8.2					6.1		12.3	$23,940	$8,583	$15,357
Veritas	Public	9-12	18255 Kinloch	Redford	48240	Wayne County	Redford Union Schools District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(313) 242-3250	53	1	37.8	84.9%	0 (0.0%)	50 (94.3%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)											$12,397	$1,600	$10,797
Detroit Leadership Academy High School	Public, Charter	7-12	5845 Auburn St	Detroit	48228	Wayne County	Detroit Leadership Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 769-2015	264	16	16.7	99.6%	2 (0.8%)	250 (94.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)										7.6	$17,856	$853	$17,003

Frequently Asked Questions about Westfield Preparatory High School

What district is Westfield Preparatory High School in?

Westfield Charter Academy

How many students attend Westfield Preparatory High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 846 students attended Westfield Preparatory High School.

Is Westfield Preparatory High School a good school?

Westfield Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Michigan high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Westfield Preparatory High School?

Students at Westfield Preparatory High School are 87% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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