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University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,426 students in University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Michigan.
Public Charter Schools in University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
365 Schools
# Students
1,426 Students
150,379 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
8,124 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#662 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
10%
% Black
98%
47%
% White
1%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,630 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,158 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,630
$18,512
Spending / Student
$10,158
$17,694
Best University Preparatory Science And Math (PSAD) School District Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Science And Math Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2251 Antietam Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 782-4400
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 782-4400
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2664 Franklin St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-9166
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-9166
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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