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Charter high school · University Preparatory Science and Math (psad) · Detroit, Michigan

University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School

University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School rates 4.7, right at the middle of University Preparatory Science and Math (psad)'s high schools, whose rated median is 4.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.7this school

4.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the University Preparatory Science and Math (psad) median is 4.7.

#2,677 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · University Preparatory Science and Math (psad): 1 high schools rated, median 4.7

The brief

A charter high school in Detroit, MI where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,677 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 3 of 3 in University Preparatory Science and Math (psad).

University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math3%93 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading12%93 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency is down 15 points across the 10-year record (2012–2021) and has held near 7% recently.2021 EdFacts; 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.2
25% of the rating
Academics
1.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

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 48207; 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Detroit school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$44,561
Median home value
$193,800
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
25.8%
Poverty rate
28.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
81
Very Walkable
Transit Score
50
Good Transit
Bike Score
83
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
5,589/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Detroit. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Detroit), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
8.8% participation · state average 2.5 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
2 sports
1 boys' · 1 girls' · 3 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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  9. University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High Schoolthis school
    4.7
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and eight rate higher than University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School serve?

University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School?

University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School?

The student-teacher ratio at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School rank in MI?

University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School ranks #2,677 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School's MySchoolScout rating?

University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Science and Math Psad High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Is University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School a charter school?

Yes, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School a Title I school?

No, University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School?

78.2% of students at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
432
Student-teacher ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Wayne County
Phone
(313) 393-9166
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#3 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$12,198
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 48207)
20,068
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
41.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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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.