Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology
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- Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology serves 1,663 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology's student population of 1,663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,663 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 81 teachers |
School Comparison
- Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 39% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 49% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
| Black | 98% | 18% |
| White | 2% | 66% |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.28 |
| Graduation Rate | 98% | 85% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Southfield Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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