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University Preparatory Art & Design School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,244 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 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,244 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
University Preparatory Art & Design 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#761 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)62.6%
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
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,612 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,413 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,612
$22,572
Spending / Student
$12,413
$21,839
Best University Preparatory Art & Design School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10225 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 W Milwaukee St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 1,244 students.
What is the rank of University Preparatory Art & Design School District?
University Preparatory Art & Design School District is ranked #768 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in University Preparatory Art & Design School District?
99% of University Preparatory Art & Design School District students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
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 20:1, which is higher than 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 $12,413 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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