For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,287 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 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (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
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
University Preparatory Art & Design School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#788 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
1,269 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
99%
18%
# White Students
6 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
n/a
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
62
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
122
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,545 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,239 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,545
$18,510
Spending / Student
$10,239
$17,693
Best University Preparatory Art & Design School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10225 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 882 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 1,287 students.
What is the rank of University Preparatory Art & Design School District?
University Preparatory Art & Design School District is ranked #784 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
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 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 16:1, which is lower 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 $10,239 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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