At a glance
Reported students
164
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
167.5
Covenant High School Southwest: 164 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
27.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 171
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.4:1
What the reported data says about Covenant High School Southwest
Covenant High School Southwest is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Detroit. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Covenant Schools Detroit. NCES reports 164 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.5:1, above the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (48.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.2%). English learners represent 30.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Covenant High School Southwest
- 1How do the reported 27.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.4%
- Hispanic40.2%
- Black48.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Covenant Schools Detroit
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Covenant High School East
High · Grades 09–12
171 reported students
Covenant School Spectrum
High · Grades 07–12
93 reported students
Covenant High School Central
High · Grades 09–12
240 reported students
Public schools near Covenant High School Southwest
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western International High School High · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 09–12 | 1,959 | 0.3 mi |
| Detroit Public Safety Academy High · Charter · Detroit Public Safety Academy | 06–12 | 156 | 1 mi |
| Covenant High School Central High · Charter · Covenant Schools Detroit | 09–12 | 240 | 1 mi |
| Cesar Chavez Academy High School High · Charter · Cesar Chavez Academy | 09–12 | 730 | 1.6 mi |
| Cass Technical High School High · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 09–12 | 2,493 | 1.8 mi |
| Voyageur College Prep High · Charter · Voyageur Academy | 09–12 | 524 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Covenant High School Southwest
What grades does Covenant High School Southwest serve?
Covenant High School Southwest reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Covenant Schools Detroit.
How many students attend Covenant High School Southwest?
Covenant High School Southwest reported 164 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 171 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Covenant High School Southwest?
The calculated ratio is 27.5:1, based on 164 students and 5.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Covenant High School Southwest a public, charter, or magnet school?
Covenant High School Southwest is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Covenant High School Southwest students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Covenant High School Southwest in?
Covenant High School Southwest is part of Covenant Schools Detroit, based in Detroit, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Covenant High School Southwest?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Western International High School (0.3 mi), Detroit Public Safety Academy (1 mi), Covenant High School Central (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.