Redford High School (Closed 2008)

21431 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48219
Redford High School serves 1,451 students in grades 2-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
1,451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
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White
1%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Redford High School?
1,451 students attend Redford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Redford High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redford High School?
Redford High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Redford High School offer ?
Redford High School offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Redford High School part of?
Redford High School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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