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#2793 of 3,192 schools in MI
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
High School · University Preparatory Science and Math (psad) · Detroit, MI
A charter high school in Detroit, MI where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2664 Franklin Street, Detroit, MI 48207
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 10-year record (2012–2021) and has held near 7% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 83Very 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
$44,561
Median home value
$193,800
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
25.8%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48207; 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
University Preparatory Science and Math (psad)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES 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 Science and Math Psad High School is listed in University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School is a public high school in Detroit, MI, part of University Preparatory Science and Math (psad), serving approximately 432 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,793 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
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 #2,793 of 3,192 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 4.3 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.6%
- Phone
- (313) 393-9166
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48207)
- 20,068
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 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
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