For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 957 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.
Public Schools 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
957 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Old Redford Academy 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#806 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
98%
18%
% White
1%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,037 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,943
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,037
$17,782
Best Old Redford Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Old Redford Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8001 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 543-3080
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 543-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #33.
Old Redford Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22122 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 880-1807
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 880-1807
Gr: 5-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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 957 students.
What is the rank of Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District is ranked #815 out of 845 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?
98% of Old Redford Academy School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, 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 $12,037 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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