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Old Redford Academy School District

17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219-3259
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 947 students in Old Redford Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Old Redford Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
947 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Old Redford Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#806 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
35%
11%
45%
3%
38%
77%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
97%
18%
% White
n/a
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,164 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,100
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,164
$17,693

Best Old Redford Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Old Redford Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 543-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Old Redford Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22122 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 880-1807
Gr: 5-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District manages 3 public schools serving 947 students.
What is the rank of Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District is ranked #816 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Old Redford Academy School District?
97% of Old Redford Academy School District students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Old Redford Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,164 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 947 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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