University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District

5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,441 students in University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (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
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,441 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#662 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
35%
28%
45%
17%
38%
92%
81%
(2022-23)
59.9%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
98%
18%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,509 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,052 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,509
$18,606
Spending / Student
$10,052
$17,784

Best University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Science And Math Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2251 Antietam Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 782-4400
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2664 Franklin St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-9166
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District?
University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,441 students.
What is the rank of University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District?
University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District is ranked #671 out of 845 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District?
98% of University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District?
University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,052 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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