Pathways Academy School District
School District · Detroit, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher Ratio
39.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 high
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher Ratio
39.8:1
Evaluating Pathways Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pathways Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Pathways Academy
Detroit · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$19,143
+$4,560 vs Michigan median
District size
159 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Pathways Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathways Academy | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pathways Academy
Pathways Academy is a Detroit, Michigan school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 39.8:1. District-level spending was $19,143 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Pathways Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pathways Academy, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Pathways Academy students show an average math proficiency of 19.8% and ELA proficiency of 19.8%.
The district includes 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Pathways Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pathways Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Detroit
- Total Enrollment
- 159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- District spending per student
- $19,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pathways Academy?
The average composite rating for Pathways Academy is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy's district-level spending was $19,143 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pathways Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pathways Academy is 39.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy is the highest-rated school in Pathways Academy with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Pathways Academy?
Across schools in Pathways Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 19.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 19.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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