At a glance
Reported students
204
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
30.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
297
SOAR Academic Institute: 204 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
30.5:1 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)
- 4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 42.8:1
What the reported data says about SOAR Academic Institute
SOAR Academic Institute is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Redford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to South Redford School District. NCES reports 204 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 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 30.5:1, 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 (74%) and White (20.1%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking SOAR Academic Institute
- 1How do the reported 30.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.69 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.02
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.02
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.1%
- Hispanic2%
- Black74%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
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
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 South Redford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lee M Thurston High School
High · Grades 09–12
806 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
248 reported students
Vandenberg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Jane Addams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
297 reported students
Fisher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
341 reported students
John D Pierce Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
577 reported students
Public schools near SOAR Academic Institute
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High School High · South Redford School District | 09–12 | 806 | under 0.1 mi |
| Westfield Preparatory High School High · Charter · Westfield Charter Academy | 07–12 | 834 | 1.7 mi |
| Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv High · Charter · Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School | 09–12 | 28 | 2.4 mi |
| Redford Union High School High · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | 09–12 | 510 | 2.5 mi |
| Veritas High · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | 09–12 | 56 | 2.6 mi |
| Redford Union Virtual Learning High · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | 06–12 | 67 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about SOAR Academic Institute
What grades does SOAR Academic Institute serve?
SOAR Academic Institute reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in South Redford School District.
How many students attend SOAR Academic Institute?
SOAR Academic Institute reported 204 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 171 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at SOAR Academic Institute?
The calculated ratio is 30.5:1, based on 204 students and 6.69 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 SOAR Academic Institute a public, charter, or magnet school?
SOAR Academic Institute is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Redford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of SOAR Academic Institute students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.3% 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 SOAR Academic Institute in?
SOAR Academic Institute is part of South Redford School District, based in Redford, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near SOAR Academic Institute?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lee M Thurston High School (under 0.1 mi), Westfield Preparatory High School (1.7 mi), Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.