Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2915 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School's ranking?
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School is ranked #2915 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School often compared to?
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Preparatory Academy Psad High School, Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School?
The graduation rate of University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School?
468 students attend University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School?
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School offer ?
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School part of?
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School is part of University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District.
In what neighborhood is University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School located?
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School is located in the Rivertown Warehouse District neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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