For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,381 students in University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,381 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#727 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)61.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
99%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,721 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,629. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,770 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,721
$18,629
Spending / Student
$14,770
$17,806
Best University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
957 Holden St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5310 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Antoinette St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District?
University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,381 students.
What is the rank of University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District?
University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District is ranked #755 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District?
99% of University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District?
University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) 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 Academy (PSAD) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,770 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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