Westfield Charter Academy School District

27201 W Chicago
Redford, MI 48239-2333
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 828 students in Westfield Charter Academy School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Michigan.
Public High School in Westfield Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
1,463 Students
539,965 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
30,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Westfield Charter Academy 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#730 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Westfield Charter Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westfield Charter Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westfield Charter Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westfield Charter Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.54
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,135 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
17,800 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
47,824 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
1,293 Students
93,337 Students
% Black Students
88%
17%
# White Students
15 Students
350,912 Students
% White Students
1%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
125 Students
23,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
108
5,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
5,538
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
5,697
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
5,753
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
5,874
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
6,261
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
11,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
17,915
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
20,764
# Students in 9th Grade:
224
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,987

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,898 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Westfield Charter Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Westfield Charter Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$8,009
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Westfield Charter Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$7,898
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Westfield Charter Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Westfield Charter Academy School District Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westfield Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23750 Elmira
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 778-7990
Grades: 7-12
| 828 students

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Quick Links