Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, University Preparatory Academy Psad High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2835 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Preparatory Academy Psad High School's ranking?
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is ranked #2835 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are University Preparatory Academy Psad High School often compared to?
University Preparatory Academy Psad High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School, Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School, Fitzgerald Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Preparatory Academy Psad High School?
The graduation rate of University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad High School?
567 students attend University Preparatory Academy Psad High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of University Preparatory Academy Psad High School 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 Academy Psad High School?
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Preparatory Academy Psad High School offer ?
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is University Preparatory Academy Psad High School part of?
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is part of University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) School District.
In what neighborhood is University Preparatory Academy Psad High School located?
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School is located in the Tech Town neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Tech Town.
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