Below Average
#2631 of 3,192 schools in MI
Westfield Preparatory High School
High School · Westfield Charter Academy · Redford, MI
A charter high school in Redford, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23750 ELMIRA, Redford, MI 48239
- Math 5% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Westfield Preparatory High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 16% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westfield Preparatory High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$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
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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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westfield Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,905NCES 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.
Westfield Preparatory High School is listed in Westfield Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westfield Preparatory High School
Westfield Preparatory High School is a public high school in Redford, MI, part of Westfield Charter Academy, serving approximately 846 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,631 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westfield Preparatory High School
What grades does Westfield Preparatory High School serve?
Westfield Preparatory High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Westfield Preparatory High School?
Westfield Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 846 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Preparatory High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westfield Preparatory High School rank in MI?
Westfield Preparatory High School ranks #2,631 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Westfield Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westfield Preparatory 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 Westfield Preparatory High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield Preparatory High School has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Westfield Preparatory High School a charter school?
Yes, Westfield Preparatory High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Westfield Preparatory High School a Title I school?
No, Westfield Preparatory High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westfield Preparatory High School?
83.8% of students at Westfield Preparatory 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 846
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.5%
- Phone
- (313) 778-7990
- Area population (ZIP 48239)
- 37,039
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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