Below Average
#2752 of 3,192 schools in MI
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
High School · University Preparatory Art & Design · Detroit, MI
A charter high school in Detroit, MI where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
485 W MILWAUKEE ST, Detroit, MI 48202
- Math 6% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$36,536
Median home value
$193,700
Median rent
$894/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
30.1%
Poverty rate
29.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Preparatory Academy Psad High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Dpscd Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Frederick Douglass Academy for Young MenEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Detroit Lions AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 394 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
University Preparatory Art & Design
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,324NCES 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.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh is listed in University Preparatory Art & Design; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of University Preparatory Art & Design, serving approximately 882 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,752 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
What grades does University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh serve?
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh rank in MI?
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh ranks #2,752 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh's MySchoolScout rating?
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh a charter school?
Yes, University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh a Title I school?
No, University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh?
77.3% of students at University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh 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
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.5%
- Phone
- (313) 481-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48202)
- 14,792
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 48202; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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