At a glance
Reported students
93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
167.5
Covenant School Spectrum: 93 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Covenant School Spectrum
Covenant School Spectrum is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Highland Park. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Covenant Schools Detroit. NCES reports 93 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below 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 (69.9%) and White (23.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Covenant School Spectrum
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.7%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black69.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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.
Other schools in Covenant Schools Detroit
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Covenant High School Southwest
High · Grades 09–12
164 reported students
Covenant High School East
High · Grades 09–12
171 reported students
Covenant High School Central
High · Grades 09–12
240 reported students
Public schools near Covenant School Spectrum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School High · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 09–12 | 403 | 1 mi |
| Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men High · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 09–12 | 68 | 1.7 mi |
| Oakland International Academy 912 High · Charter · Oakland International Academy | 09–12 | 614 | 2.5 mi |
| Hamtramck High School High · Hamtramck School District of the City of | 09–12 | 926 | 2.6 mi |
| Horizon High School High · Hamtramck School District of the City of | 09–12 | 125 | 2.6 mi |
| University Preparatory Art Design High School High · Charter · University Preparatory Art & Design | 09–12 | 855 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Covenant School Spectrum
What grades does Covenant School Spectrum serve?
Covenant School Spectrum reports grades 07–12 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 School Spectrum?
Covenant School Spectrum reported 93 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Covenant School Spectrum?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 93 students and 6.57 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 School Spectrum a public, charter, or magnet school?
Covenant School Spectrum 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 School Spectrum students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Covenant School Spectrum in?
Covenant School Spectrum 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 School Spectrum?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central High School (1 mi), Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men (1.7 mi), Oakland International Academy 912 (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.