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#1557 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
Soar Academic Institute
High School · South Redford School District · Redford, MI
A South Redford School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26141 Schoolcraft, Redford, MI 48239
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Soar Academic Institute score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Soar Academic Institute sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,373
Median home value
$145,900
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 867 | Compare → |
| Westfield Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Universal Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School LivCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
South Redford School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Soar Academic Institute is listed in South Redford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Soar Academic Institute
Soar Academic Institute is a public high school in Redford, MI, part of South Redford School District, serving approximately 169 students in grades 6th-12th with a 33.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,557 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Soar Academic Institute
What grades does Soar Academic Institute serve?
Soar Academic Institute serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Soar Academic Institute?
Soar Academic Institute has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soar Academic Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Soar Academic Institute is 33.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Soar Academic Institute rank in MI?
Soar Academic Institute ranks #1,557 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Soar Academic Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Soar Academic Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Soar Academic Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Soar Academic Institute has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Soar Academic Institute a charter school?
No, Soar Academic Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Soar Academic Institute a Title I school?
No, Soar Academic Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soar Academic Institute?
71.0% of students at Soar Academic Institute 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (313) 535-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48239)
- 37,039
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48239; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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