Weston Preparatory Academy School District

22930 Chippewa St
Detroit, MI 48219-1161
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 258 students in Weston Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Weston Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (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
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
258 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Weston Preparatory Academy 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#795 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
6-9%
34%
20-24%
45%
10-14%
38%
(10-11)
<50%
81%
(2022-23)
59.3%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
100%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,023 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,977 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,023
$18,606
Spending / Student
$10,977
$17,784

Best Weston Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weston Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22930 Chippewa St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 387-6038
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Weston Preparatory Academy School District?
Weston Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 258 students.
What is the rank of Weston Preparatory Academy School District?
Weston Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #769 out of 845 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 Weston Preparatory Academy School District?
100% of Weston Preparatory Academy School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weston Preparatory Academy School District?
Weston Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Weston Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,977 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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