University Preparatory Art & Design School District

485 W Milwaukee St
Detroit, MI 48202-3220
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,290 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 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,290 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

University Preparatory Art & Design School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#773 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of University Preparatory Art & Design  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of University Preparatory Art & Design  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University Preparatory Art & Design  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of University Preparatory Art & Design  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
1,270 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
98%
18%
# White Students
4 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
n/a
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
67
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
139
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
135
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,519 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,216 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of University Preparatory Art & Design  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of University Preparatory Art & Design  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,519
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in University Preparatory Art & Design  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,216
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in University Preparatory Art & Design  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best University Preparatory Art & Design School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
485 W Milwaukee St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 889 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10225 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Grades: K-5
| 401 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 1,290 students.
What is the rank of University Preparatory Art & Design School District?
University Preparatory Art & Design School District is ranked #770 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Hispanic, 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 17:1, which is equal to 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 $10,216 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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