Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology in Southfield, MI

At a glance

Reported students

1,049

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

64.74

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

88th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

354

Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology: 1,049 reported students.

State peer staffing position

35th percentile

16.2:1 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: 397
Teachers (FTE): 75.7
Student–teacher ratio: 5.2:1

What the reported data says about Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology

Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Southfield. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Southfield Public School District. NCES reports 1,049 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, 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 (92.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology

1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.74 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4%
Students with disabilities: 15.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 57.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 4

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White1.5%
Hispanic3.2%
Black92.5%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial1.4%

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

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

University High School Academy

High · Grades 09–12

274 reported students

Thompson K8 International Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

544 reported students

Adlai Stevenson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

527 reported students

Alice M Birney K8 School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

452 reported students

Morris Adler Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

355 reported students

Glenn W Levey Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

354 reported students

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Public schools near Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology

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
Henry Ford High School High · Detroit Public Schools Community District	09–12	607	2.4 mi
Communication and Media Arts High School High · Detroit Public Schools Community District	09–12	349	2.4 mi
University High School Academy High · Southfield Public School District	09–12	274	2.5 mi
Wylie E Groves High School High · Birmingham Public Schools	09–12	1,108	3.4 mi
Veritas High · Redford Union Schools District No. 1	09–12	56	3.9 mi
Redford Union Virtual Learning High · Redford Union Schools District No. 1	06–12	67	3.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology

What grades does Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology serve?

Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Southfield Public School District.

How many students attend Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?

Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology reported 1,049 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 397 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?

The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 1,049 students and 64.74 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 Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology a public, charter, or magnet school?

Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

57.6% 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 Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology in?

Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology is part of Southfield Public School District, based in Southfield, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Henry Ford High School (2.4 mi), Communication and Media Arts High School (2.4 mi), University High School Academy (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.