Below Average
#2817 of 3,192 schools in MI
Veritas
High School · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Redford, MI
A Redford Union Schools District No. 1 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18255 KINLOCH, Redford, MI 48240
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2019)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Veritas score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2016, to 10% in 2019, across a 7-year record (2013–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2019) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2019)
Based on 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Veritas 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$57,970
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48240; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redford Union Virtual LearningEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Redford Union High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 10–12 | 0.1 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Keeler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| David Ellis Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 719 | 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.
Redford Union Schools District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,123NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Veritas is listed in Redford Union Schools District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veritas
Veritas is a public high school in Redford, MI, part of Redford Union Schools District No. 1, serving approximately 53 students in grades 9th-12th with a 53:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,817 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veritas
What grades does Veritas serve?
Veritas serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Veritas?
Veritas has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas?
The student-teacher ratio at Veritas is 53:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veritas rank in MI?
Veritas ranks #2,817 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Veritas's MySchoolScout rating?
Veritas 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 Veritas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veritas has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Is Veritas a charter school?
No, Veritas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veritas a Title I school?
No, Veritas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veritas?
84.9% of students at Veritas 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
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 53:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 100.0%
- Phone
- (313) 242-3250
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48240)
- 17,097
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 48240; 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, 2013-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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