Old Redford High School (Closed 2022)

8001 West Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
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Bottom 50%
Serving 462 students in grades 9-12, Old Redford 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Top Rankings

Old Redford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2901 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Old Redford High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old Redford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old Redford High School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Old Redford High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
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White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Old Redford High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Old Redford High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old Redford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Old Redford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Redford High School's ranking?
Old Redford High School is ranked #2901 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Redford High School?
The graduation rate of Old Redford High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Old Redford High School?
462 students attend Old Redford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Old Redford High School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Redford High School?
Old Redford High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Old Redford High School offer ?
Old Redford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Redford High School part of?
Old Redford High School is part of Old Redford Academy School District.

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