For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,237 students in University Preparatory Art & Design School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in University Preparatory Art & Design School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,237 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
University Preparatory Art & Design School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#788 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
1,215 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
98%
18%
# White Students
9 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
1%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
66
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
130
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,012 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,653 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,012
$18,370
Spending / Student
$10,653
$17,559
Best University Preparatory Art & Design School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10225 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 W Milwaukee St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 843 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Preparatory Art & Design School District?
University Preparatory Art & Design School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,237 students.
What is the rank of University Preparatory Art & Design School District?
University Preparatory Art & Design School District is ranked #789 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in University Preparatory Art & Design School District?
98% of University Preparatory Art & Design School District students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Preparatory Art & Design School District?
University Preparatory Art & Design School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is University Preparatory Art & Design School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,653 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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