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#2157 of 3,192 schools in MI
Old Redford Academy High
High School · Old Redford Academy · Detroit, MI
A charter high school in Detroit, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8001 WEST OUTER DR, Detroit, MI 48235
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Old Redford Academy High score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 3% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Old Redford Academy High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Detroit), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,011
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Old Redford Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Old Redford Academy High is listed in Old Redford Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Redford Academy High
Old Redford Academy High is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of Old Redford Academy, serving approximately 425 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,157 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Redford Academy High
What grades does Old Redford Academy High serve?
Old Redford Academy High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Old Redford Academy High?
Old Redford Academy High has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Redford Academy High is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Redford Academy High rank in MI?
Old Redford Academy High ranks #2,157 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Old Redford Academy High's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Redford Academy High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Old Redford Academy High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Redford Academy High has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Old Redford Academy High a charter school?
Yes, Old Redford Academy High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Old Redford Academy High a Title I school?
No, Old Redford Academy High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Redford Academy High?
92.0% of students at Old Redford Academy High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.3%
- Phone
- (313) 543-3080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48235)
- 46,960
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48235; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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